The Canadian military contingent for the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra consisted of some 600 men and was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Pellatt, of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada. The contingent, which included veterans of the Battle of Paardeberg, arrived at Liverpool on 20 June 1902, and were given an "immense reception" by local people. They camped with other Dominion and colonial troops at Alexandra Palace in north London.