King Charles and Queen Camilla set to visit Canada for state opening of parliament
The Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers provides insight into King Charles and Queen Camilla's trip to Canada next week.
Mr Myers claims King Charles has been moving at a 'furious pace' during his 'whistle-stop tour' for Canada.
'He will be there essentially for the state opening of parliament,' Mr Myers said.
'For this trip for Canada, it comes at a very, very interesting time.
'It's been described as a diplomatic tightrope.
'It comes amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's pretty angry rhetoric … against the Canadians, saying that they should join America.'
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