King Charles Canada speech live: Trump tensions play backdrop to historic royal speech to parliament

Independent

27-05-2025

King Charles has arrived at the state opening of the Canadian parliament.
He will soon deliver a speech from the throne to open the 45th session of Canada 's parliament in Ottawa.
It comes as Canada faces unwanted attention of Mr Trump who has launched a trade war against his neighbour and made threats to annex the country as America's 51st state.
This is the King's 20th visit to Canada, where he is the head of state. He is also the head of state of 13 other Commonwealth realms such as Australia and New Zealand.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by governor general Mary Simon, prime minister Mark Carney and his wife, Diana Fox Carney, when they arrived at Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier International Airport on Monday.
Camilla was presented with a bouquet of flowers by schoolgirl Lila Graham, and the couple were warmly welcomed by school groups from Ontario and Quebec, including students enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme.
King Charles has arrived and will start his speech in a few minutes
The King is set to start his speech in the next few minutes.
The King will read what is put before him by Canada's prime minister and his team. The speech is usually read by Canada's governor general, the monarch's representative in Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured with the king in his throne
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stand next to Britain's King Charles at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa.
Watch : King Charles arrives for historic speech
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:41
The Canadian Senate is full before King's speech
The Canadian Senate is packed as people wait for King Charles to enter.
When he arrives, he is due read the speech written by the government in English and French.
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:38
King Charles arrives to 'God Save the King'
The King and Queen have arrived at Canada's Senate to cheers of 'God Save the King'.
His arrival is followed by the firing of cannons 21 times.
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:32
Images of the thrones commissioned in 2017
Images of the thrones commissioned in 2017 and built with English walnut wood from Great Windsor Park donated by Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles pictured arriving with Queen Camilla
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:21
Live: King Charles opens Canadian parliament amid Trump tensions
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King Charles arrives for his speech
Rebecca Whittaker27 May 2025 15:12
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived at the Senate
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney have arrived at the Senate for the speech.