King Charles visits Canada, sends clear message to Trump
King Charles III is beginning his first visit to Canada as a monarch. This event is intended to emphasize Canada's sovereignty and is interpreted as sending a significant message to Donald Trump.
What do you need to know?
- King Charles III is visiting Canada for the first time as a monarch to emphasize the country's sovereignty.
- The king will read the government's address in the parliament in Ottawa, an event that hasn't occurred since 1977.
- The visit is considered a signal to Donald Trump, who once referred to Canada as the "51st state."
On Monday, King Charles III, the formal head of the Canadian state, will start his first visit to the country as a monarch. The following day, he will deliver the government's address in parliament in Ottawa, known as the "speech from the throne," which will open the new parliamentary session. This speech is normally read by the governor general, who represents the British monarch in Canada.
The last time a head of state, specifically Queen Elizabeth II, delivered the government's address was in 1977.
The visit by Charles III takes place at the invitation of Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney. It is viewed as a demonstration of support from the monarch for this country, whose sovereignty was recently questioned by Donald Trump. The former US President has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state of the United States."
Reactions to the King's visit in Canada
The visit of King Charles III to Canada is being described as "historic" and "spectacular." Former Canadian diplomat Jeremy Kinsman, in an interview with the BBC, expressed hope that Donald Trump will understand the event's significance. The British broadcaster highlights that the visit aims to send a message to Trump and the entire world and to improve relations with the former US president, who is a known admirer of the British monarchy.
