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The Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
King Charles warns Canada is facing a ‘critical moment'
King Charles presided over the opening of the Canadian parliament, marking the first time in nearly 50 years that a British monarch has done so. In his address, Charles highlighted that Canada is facing a critical moment with threats to democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law. The King noted the changing global trade system and the need for Canada to strengthen relationships with reliable allies. Charles mentioned the Canadian government's plans to protect its sovereignty by reinvesting in the armed forces and participating in the 'ReArm Europe' plan. The King's visit and speech are seen by many Canadians as a symbol of support amid concerns about potential annexation threats and trade disputes with the U.S.

LBCI
5 days ago
- General
- LBCI
King Charles expresses love for Canada, says it will remain 'strong and free'
King Charles, speaking during a symbolic visit to show support for Canada at a time it has faced U.S. annexation threats, on Tuesday expressed his love for Canada and said the country would remain "strong and free." Charles, Canada's head of state, is the first British monarch in almost 70 years to preside over the opening of the Canadian parliament. In a speech, Charles referred to the "the country that Canadians and I love so much." "The True North is indeed strong and free," Charles said, referring to the Canadian national anthem. Reuters


The National
5 days ago
- General
- The National
King Charles III makes historic trip to Canada amid US annexation threats
He became the first British monarch in almost 70 years to preside over the opening of the Canadian parliament


CNN
6 days ago
- General
- CNN
King Charles tells Canada it faces ‘critical moment' as Trump pushes 51st state claim
King Charles III delivered the ceremonial Speech from the Throne in the Canadian Senate. The address marks only the second time in Canadian history that the reigning sovereign has opened parliament, and the third time that the British monarch has delivered the address.


CNN
6 days ago
- Business
- CNN
King Charles tells Canada it faces ‘critical moment' as Trump pushes 51st state claim
King Charles III delivered the ceremonial Speech from the Throne in the Canadian Senate. The address marks only the second time in Canadian history that the reigning sovereign has opened parliament, and the third time that the British monarch has delivered the address.