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Mint
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
King Charles to outline Canadas priorities in Parliament amid Trump annexation threat
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. It's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's repeated suggestion that the U.S. annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne. The king is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Carney said in a statement the visit speaks to the 'vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity.' It is rare for the monarch to deliver what's called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. The speech is not written by the king or his U.K. advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read what is put before him by Canada's government. Carney , the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada's first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon, the king's representative in Canada, met with the king on Monday. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The king's visit clearly underscores Canada's sovereignty, he said. Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. The new U.S. ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages to the U.S. isn't necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that if there's a message to be sent there are easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. 'There are different ways to 'send a message' and a phone call is only of them," said Daniel Beland, a political science professor at McGill University. "The King would normally add his own short introductory remarks and observers will be listening to them very carefully with the issue of Canada's sovereignty in mind.' A horse-drawn carriage will take the king and queen to the Senate of Canada Building for the speech. It will accompanied by 28 horses — 14 before and 14 after. He will receive the Royal Salute from the 100-person guard of honor from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment before entering the chamber for his speech.
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats
King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian parliament, in what's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump. Trump's repeated suggestion that the US annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne. The King is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Carney said in a statement the visit spoke to the "vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity". It is rare for the monarch to deliver what's called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. The speech is not written by the king or his UK advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read on Tuesday what is put before him by Canada's government. Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada's first Indigenous governor-general, Mary Simon, the King's representative in Canada, met the King on Monday. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The King's visit clearly underscored Canada's sovereignty, he said. Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. The new US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages to the US is not necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that if there's a message to be sent there are easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. A horse-drawn carriage will take the king and queen to the Senate of Canada Building for the speech. It will accompanied by 28 horses - 14 before and 14 after. He will receive the Royal Salute from the 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment before entering the chamber for his speech. The King will return to the UK after the speech and a visit to Canada's National War Memorial. King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian parliament, in what's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump. Trump's repeated suggestion that the US annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne. The King is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Carney said in a statement the visit spoke to the "vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity". It is rare for the monarch to deliver what's called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. The speech is not written by the king or his UK advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read on Tuesday what is put before him by Canada's government. Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada's first Indigenous governor-general, Mary Simon, the King's representative in Canada, met the King on Monday. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The King's visit clearly underscored Canada's sovereignty, he said. Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. The new US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages to the US is not necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that if there's a message to be sent there are easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. A horse-drawn carriage will take the king and queen to the Senate of Canada Building for the speech. It will accompanied by 28 horses - 14 before and 14 after. He will receive the Royal Salute from the 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment before entering the chamber for his speech. The King will return to the UK after the speech and a visit to Canada's National War Memorial. King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian parliament, in what's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump. Trump's repeated suggestion that the US annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne. The King is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Carney said in a statement the visit spoke to the "vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity". It is rare for the monarch to deliver what's called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. The speech is not written by the king or his UK advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read on Tuesday what is put before him by Canada's government. Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada's first Indigenous governor-general, Mary Simon, the King's representative in Canada, met the King on Monday. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The King's visit clearly underscored Canada's sovereignty, he said. Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. The new US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages to the US is not necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that if there's a message to be sent there are easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. A horse-drawn carriage will take the king and queen to the Senate of Canada Building for the speech. It will accompanied by 28 horses - 14 before and 14 after. He will receive the Royal Salute from the 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment before entering the chamber for his speech. The King will return to the UK after the speech and a visit to Canada's National War Memorial. King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian parliament, in what's widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump. Trump's repeated suggestion that the US annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne. The King is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Carney said in a statement the visit spoke to the "vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity". It is rare for the monarch to deliver what's called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. The speech is not written by the king or his UK advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read on Tuesday what is put before him by Canada's government. Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada's first Indigenous governor-general, Mary Simon, the King's representative in Canada, met the King on Monday. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The King's visit clearly underscored Canada's sovereignty, he said. Carney won the job of prime minister by promising to confront the increased aggression shown by Trump. The new US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages to the US is not necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that if there's a message to be sent there are easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. A horse-drawn carriage will take the king and queen to the Senate of Canada Building for the speech. It will accompanied by 28 horses - 14 before and 14 after. He will receive the Royal Salute from the 100-person guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment before entering the chamber for his speech. The King will return to the UK after the speech and a visit to Canada's National War Memorial.
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Inside Royal Salute's New 21 Year Old Whisky Celebrating Polo In Brazil
The Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is bottled in a green flagon with yellow detailing, echoing Brazil's national colors and the city's visual intensity. Royal Salute's latest release arrives at the intersection of precision and spectacle. The 21-Year Old-Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition is named for Brazil's polo capital, but its intentions lie more in structure than ornament. Blended with malt from the Braeval Distillery and aged in American oak, the whisky reflects a calculated attempt to capture geographic influence without abandoning technical standards. The limited release is part of the brand's Polo Collection, which connects each blend to a city linked to the sport. Rio de Janeiro, the focus of this edition, is approached not just as a location, but as a sensory directive. According to Royal Salute's master blender Sandy Hyslop, the energy of the city shaped the whisky's profile in specific, material ways. 'Rio de Janeiro was such a special source of inspiration with its stunning landscapes and a dynamic energy that reverberates around every corner,' Hyslop says, via Zoom. 'The sheer vibrancy of this energy is undeniable and really has become the soul of the city, and so naturally became a big focus as I built the new blend.' The packaging, rendered in green and yellow, takes obvious visual cues from Brazil. But Hyslop's attention remains on the blend itself, which relies heavily on components from Braeval. 'They have distinctive notes that I was confident would allow us to give the final blend a new dimension and transport audiences to Rio by offering fresh floral and grassy notes, reminiscent of lush green Brazilian landscape,' he says. 'We then balanced this with whiskies aged in American oak casks that bring sweet and creamy vanilla and coconut notes to ensure the resulting blend would be superbly smooth.' That blend, developed over months, draws its complexity in part from the use of first-fill casks. While these barrels accelerate flavor transfer, they require careful balance—especially when working with older stock. 'When it comes to first-fill casks, they quite quickly impart a stronger, more distinctive flavor from the wood, which is really felt in the final taste profile,' Hyslop says. 'Because of how active first-fill casks are in flavor delivery, it's really crucial for us as the blending team to balance it with other distillates.' The edition draws inspiration from Rio de Janeiro's polo culture, blending aged Scotch with visual and sensory cues from Brazil's leading city for the sport. Each expression in the Polo Collection is designed to function independently. But collectively, they chart Royal Salute's efforts to pair technical craftsmanship with regional reference points. Previous editions have included blends inspired by Jodhpur and Miami. 'This has been my steadfast approach to each individual expression within the Polo Collection,' Hyslop says. 'Each limited-edition whisky has shone a light on different locations that hold special significance in the world of polo and we've been meticulously careful to craft bespoke blends to honor that.' Rio's selection, according to Hyslop, stemmed not from its cultural associations but its relationship with the sport. British polo player Malcolm Borwick, a long-time collaborator with Royal Salute, provided insight into Brazil's role in the global polo scene. That, in turn, helped shape the edition's identity. 'His anecdotes about the thriving and passionate polo culture there struck me because Royal Salute also thrives on immense passion for craftsmanship,' Hyslop says. 'This craftsmanship is evident in every single blend that we create, echoing the exhilarating blend of skill, honor and grace that can also be seen in the sport itself.' The release of the Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition comes during a period of correction for the Scotch whisky industry. In 2024, total export value fell by 3.7% to £5.4 billion ($6.8 billion) even as volume rose by 3.9% to 1.4 billion bottles, according to the Scotch Whisky Association. The U.S., long the largest market, saw a 0.7% dip in value to £971 million ($1.2 billion), with volumes up modestly at 132 million bottles. Royal Salute, however, reported a 5% increase in absolute net sales for the 2024 fiscal year for parent company Chivas Brothers, driven in part by its strategy of limited releases and cask-driven blending. Expressions like the Rio Polo Edition serve less as mass-market offerings and more as precise contributions to a selective segment still willing to invest in long-aged blends. Still, technical concerns remain primary. Hyslop describes the blending process as a negotiation between innovation and tradition. The goal, he says, was to build complexity without disrupting continuity. 'I was acutely conscious that to really do justice to Rio de Janeiro as a location, we would need to craft a multi-dimensional and complex blend,' he says. 'However, it's also about building a dynamic blend that is still respectful of the Royal Salute house style; as the current custodian of that style, I want to really honor the legacy that Royal Salute has built in exceptional whisky.' The edition, which is not intended for replication, offered the team the chance to depart from the constraints of consistency. That flexibility, Hyslop says, is rare and worth protecting: 'It's a fine balancing act learnt over many years.'
