King Charles delivers Throne Speech in Canada as Carney sends message to Washington
King Charles III made history in Canada as he delivered the country's first royal throne speech since 1977 — marking a symbolic and political shift under newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney. In this special episode by The Economic Times, we unpack how Carney's strategic invitation bypassed the traditional role of the Governor General, opting instead for the King himself to open Canada's 45th parliamentary session — the first time in modern Canadian history.This move comes amid a tense geopolitical backdrop, with US President Donald Trump slapping tariffs on Canada and dismissively referring to it as 'the 51st state.' As the crowd gathered in Ottawa to welcome the King and Queen Camilla, this royal visit carried diplomatic weight far beyond pageantry. With analysts calling this a 'Canadian moment for Canada,' and a defining early act of Carney's premiership, what does this mean for the country's global posture, its relationship with the monarchy, and the future of Canadian identity? Watch now as we break down the political theatre, soft diplomacy, and the sharp message sent to Washington.#KingCharles #MarkCarney #CanadaPolitics #ThroneSpeech #JustinTrudeau #DonaldTrump #RoyalVisit #CanadianParliament #USCanadaRelations #TheEconomicTimes
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