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Toronto Star
28-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
‘We're not America': Thousands of Royal watchers descend on Ottawa for a chance to see King Charles
OTTAWA—According to retired lieutenant John Howie, U.S. President Donald Trump has given Canada a precious gift. 'Unfortunately, we have these tariffs, but it's the greatest thing that's ever happened. It has brought Canada together, stronger than anybody ever could imagine,' the 74-year-old military chaplain said, as he stood in front of the National War memorial waiting for King Charles to arrive for a wreath-laying ceremony. King Charles laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, after delivering the government's speech from the throne. (May 27, 2025 / The Canadian Press) Howie, the son of fish and chip shop owners who grew up in Scarborough, began his military career in 1967 as a member of the Queen's Own Rifles, the oldest continuously-serving infantry regiment in Canada, before eventually becoming a chaplain. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW He met Charles for the first time during the 1976 Montreal Olympics, and again several times in the decades that followed. Howie, who skipped his seniors league golf tournament for the Royals' visit to the capital this week, said the King was one of the 'greatest' people he's ever met. 'We have a real king that's going to be here today, not a wannabe king,' said Howie, who politely declined to name the world leader to whom he was referring. 'I hope he's watching all of this to see the ethics of a real king.' Indeed, Charles' 24-hour trip to Ottawa, his shortest-ever Canadian visit, produced an outpouring of reverence and support for both Canada and the King, as thousands who flocked to the capital's downtown in the unyielding sun turned to their monarch to reaffirm their identity. King Charles III on Tuesday arrived at Canada's Senate building for the state opening of the country's parliament in Ottawa. Charles was set to outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney's government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament. (AP Video / May 27, 2025) 'As the anthem reminds us: The True North is indeed strong and free,' the King said at the close of his historic throne speech, delivered inside the Senate late Tuesday morning. Outside, royal-watchers climbed up lampposts and flagpoles in hopes of getting a better view. At times, onlookers' voices combined as one to sing the anthem, and eruptions of 'God save the King' and 'hip, hip, hooray' rent the air. Inside the offices and government buildings within the parliamentary precinct, people peered through their windows and construction workers halted their work to take in the proceedings. Some even made new friends from across the country during the hours-long wait. Antonella Floccari waited in front of the Senate Tuesday morning hoping to give King Charles and Queen Camilla a bouquet of flowers. She first met the Royals as a child in 1977, when Queen Elizabeth last delivered Canada's speech from the throne. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW King Charles and Queen Camilla started the second day of their Canadian visit by travelling in Canada's state landau past crowds of admirers in front of Parliament Hill. (May 27, 2025 / The Canadian Press) Asked if he was alone on Tuesday for the milestone moment, 14-year-old Konstantinos Karafotias, who travelled with his family all the way from Vancouver to see the King, chimed in. 'Not anymore,' he said, getting a laugh from Floccari. 'I have a new family!' she replied A staunch monarchist from a young age, Karafotias said Charles' visit sent a strong message that Canada is a sovereign nation with the King as its head of state. 'I love the history, I love the culture, I love that they continue many traditions,' he said. 'Whatever race we are, whatever the city we come from, whatever place, whatever gender we are, we get to see the King and Queen, and they can unite us in so many ways.' Until recently, Canadians had not held the Royals in such high esteem. A new poll showed last week that support for the monarchy was climbing, with 45 per cent of Canadians supporting remaining a constitutional monarchy, compared to 35 per cent three years ago. Sylvia Bolingbroke and her son, Damien, drove all the way from Saskatchewan to see Charles and Camilla, and said it is Canada's constitutional monarchy that sets it apart from the U.S. and other nations. 'This family is the reason we have a democratic society here in Canada,' Sylvia said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'That's where the base of political sovereignty, and you know, legitimacy comes from,' added Damien. 'It's the only way you can argue against republicans or separatists.' King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted crowds and met with community members at Landsdowne Park in Ottawa on Monday. (AP Video / May 27, 2025) The desire to share the royal experience across generations emerged as a common thread on Tuesday. Kim and Darien Long, a mother-daughter duo from Brantford, drove to Ottawa on Monday, found a 24-hour gas station, and slept in their car just for the chance to get close to the King. It wasn't the first royal sighting for Kim, who was born in England and revelled in memories of seeing Queen Elizabeth and, in 1997, Princess Diana's funeral procession. 'I'm so happy that they did that speech today, that piece of history, and that we were here for that,' said Kim, who preferred not to comment on the political significance of the moment. The pair were standing a few metres away from an onlooker who had affixed three large flags to a pole: an upside-down Canadian flag, a Trump 2024 flag, and an American flag with an image of a semi truck obscuring its stars and stripes. But Darien wasn't worried about speaking her mind. 'We're not America. We're not going to be anytime soon. So why are we talking about (Trump) so much here?' the 26-year-old said, as two Union Jack flags stuck to her Canada-themed bucket hat bobbed in the wind. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Western Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Charles sees rose named in his honour during Chelsea Flower Show tour
Charles and Camilla indulged their passion for gardening during their annual visit to the world-famous horticultural attraction, chatting to cutting-edge designers and first-timers like David Beckham. Beckham wore a King's Rose in his button hole, a new bloom bred by rose producer David Austin in support of the King's Foundation, when he met the King and his wife outside Charles' Highgrove pop-up shop with fellow foundation ambassador Alan Titchmarsh. The stick sported by the King was similar to ones he has used at country show grounds over the years and he leaned on it as he and the Queen went their separate ways for much of the visit. The King carried a shepherd's crook during his visit (Paul Grover/Daily Telegraph/PA) When Beckham met Camilla he said: 'Your Majesty, it's so nice to see you.' As she gestured at his buttonhole, he said: 'It's so beautiful, so beautiful, congratulations.' In footage of their meeting, Beckham appeared to thank the King for something, after the monarch asked: 'You got it, didn't you?' He replied: 'It was incredibly, thank you, it was very kind.' Camilla was heard to say 'Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.' The Queen speaks with Chelsea Pensioners at the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden (Toby Melville/PA) The royal couple stood with the ambassadors as the Highgrove shopfront was ceremonially unveiled with the opening of a theatre-style pair of Sanderson-designed curtains, reflecting a partnership between the interior design house and the King's Foundation. The couple were given a tour of the shop by Scott Simpson, retail director at the King's Foundation, who said the King 'loved' the floral table cloth used for as part of a display and the 'God save the King' tableware set. Camilla enjoyed her time in the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden which will be moved a short distance into an open space used by the former servicemen and women at the end of the four-day flower show. Archie Ferguson, 87, a former Army cook, who became a pensioner three years, ago quipped 'don't get too comfortable' when the Queen sat down around a table which had cushions that matched the famous scarlet tunics of the elderly service personnel. The Queen joked as she looked at the group 'you'll blend in, we won't know you're here'. Charles pets Ned, the dog of broadcaster and gardening expert Monty Don (Toby Melville/PA) With her brief trip with the King to Canada coming up, she told the group before she left: 'I'm in Canada next week for a day and night.' Earlier, when the Queen saw the King's Rose creation, she told its creator David Austin its fragrance was 'absolutely delicious' and said 'It's so pretty, I can't wait to get some.' The Queen was joined by her daughter Laura Lopes, sister Annabel Elliot and the Queen's Companion the Marchioness of Lansdowne for her visit to the show. Also among the entourage were the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley, David and Rose Hanbury. The Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Snowdon, Princess Beatrice and Princess Michael of Kent were also among showgoers at the preview evening for the show. The Duke of Edinburgh with BBC Radio presenter Jo Whiley at the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden (Toby Melville/PA) The King and Queen began their visit to the show run by the Royal Horticultural Society by touring the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, designed by broadcaster and TV gardener Monty Don with dogs in mind. Featuring grass areas, a water feature for pets to enjoy and a large tree providing shade, the brick paths are inscribed with the names of beloved pets, including Don's dog Ned. The Queen patted Monty's dog Ned and the royal couple were shown bricks in the path engraved with the names of their own dogs – the King's Lagotto Romagnolo, Snuff, and the Queen's adopted Jack Russell terrier Bluebell and her new puppy Moley, along with Beth, another much-loved rescue dog who died last year. 'We have a scruffy lawn,' said the TV gardener, gesturing to the grass, adding 'lots of toys and we have a dog' as he looked at his pet. Following this week's show, the dog garden will be moved to Battersea Dog & Cats Home, of which Camilla is patron.
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Charles sees rose named in his honour during Chelsea Flower Show tour
Charles and Camilla indulged their passion for gardening during their annual visit to the world-famous horticultural attraction, chatting to cutting-edge designers and first-timers like David Beckham. Beckham wore a King's Rose in his button hole, a new bloom bred by rose producer David Austin in support of the King's Foundation, when he met the King and his wife outside Charles' Highgrove pop-up shop with fellow foundation ambassador Alan Titchmarsh. The stick sported by the King was similar to ones he has used at country show grounds over the years and he leaned on it as he and the Queen went their separate ways for much of the visit. The King carried a shepherd's crook during his visit (Paul Grover/Daily Telegraph/PA) When Beckham met Camilla he said: 'Your Majesty, it's so nice to see you.' As she gestured at his buttonhole, he said: 'It's so beautiful, so beautiful, congratulations.' In footage of their meeting, Beckham appeared to thank the King for something, after the monarch asked: 'You got it, didn't you?' He replied: 'It was incredibly, thank you, it was very kind.' Camilla was heard to say 'Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.' The Queen speaks with Chelsea Pensioners at the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden (Toby Melville/PA) The royal couple stood with the ambassadors as the Highgrove shopfront was ceremonially unveiled with the opening of a theatre-style pair of Sanderson-designed curtains, reflecting a partnership between the interior design house and the King's Foundation. The couple were given a tour of the shop by Scott Simpson, retail director at the King's Foundation, who said the King 'loved' the floral table cloth used for as part of a display and the 'God save the King' tableware set. Camilla enjoyed her time in the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden which will be moved a short distance into an open space used by the former servicemen and women at the end of the four-day flower show. Archie Ferguson, 87, a former Army cook, who became a pensioner three years, ago quipped 'don't get too comfortable' when the Queen sat down around a table which had cushions that matched the famous scarlet tunics of the elderly service personnel. The Queen joked as she looked at the group 'you'll blend in, we won't know you're here'. Charles pets Ned, the dog of broadcaster and gardening expert Monty Don (Toby Melville/PA) With her brief trip with the King to Canada coming up, she told the group before she left: 'I'm in Canada next week for a day and night.' Earlier, when the Queen saw the King's Rose creation, she told its creator David Austin its fragrance was 'absolutely delicious' and said 'It's so pretty, I can't wait to get some.' The Queen was joined by her daughter Laura Lopes, sister Annabel Elliot and the Queen's Companion the Marchioness of Lansdowne for her visit to the show. Also among the entourage were the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley, David and Rose Hanbury. The Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Snowdon, Princess Beatrice and Princess Michael of Kent were also among showgoers at the preview evening for the show. The Duke of Edinburgh with BBC Radio presenter Jo Whiley at the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden (Toby Melville/PA) The King and Queen began their visit to the show run by the Royal Horticultural Society by touring the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden, designed by broadcaster and TV gardener Monty Don with dogs in mind. Featuring grass areas, a water feature for pets to enjoy and a large tree providing shade, the brick paths are inscribed with the names of beloved pets, including Don's dog Ned. The Queen patted Monty's dog Ned and the royal couple were shown bricks in the path engraved with the names of their own dogs – the King's Lagotto Romagnolo, Snuff, and the Queen's adopted Jack Russell terrier Bluebell and her new puppy Moley, along with Beth, another much-loved rescue dog who died last year. 'We have a scruffy lawn,' said the TV gardener, gesturing to the grass, adding 'lots of toys and we have a dog' as he looked at his pet. Following this week's show, the dog garden will be moved to Battersea Dog & Cats Home, of which Camilla is patron.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Christ is King' under siege: Evangelicals warn phrase is being weaponized by hate groups
Leaders of a prominent research institute focused on identifying and predicting trends in misinformation said evangelical leaders are united in reclaiming the phrase "Christ is King" from far-right and far-left entities seeking to twist its meaning. The Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) at Rutgers, which recently published studies showing how DEI training can fuel hostility and how political assassinations are gaining support online, was early in scientifically measuring the trend of online extremists hijacking the phrase, "Christ is King." "We were looking at a lot of different kinds of heated languages and arguments and this sort of look online for threat-actors in general," the authors of a new March report told Fox News Digital. "We noted that prevalence of the use of the term and a mismatch of the actors that were using it, that just didn't make any sense. And we want to understand, like, what is the origin of this? Where did it come from?" Vance Says 'Jesus Is King' At Wisconsin Rally Actors like Nick Fuentes, a far-right Holocaust denier and podcaster, were co-opting "Christ the King" to unify behind what they considered their righteous political mission, authors of the report said. Read On The Fox News App The institute said "Christ the King" resurged with Pope Pius XI's 1925 institution of The Feast of Christ the King in response to nationalist and Communist ideologies undermining Christianity's role in the West. Instead of being the "spiritual guide," the phrase has been co-opted by both human and "bot" actors to rally behind ideals counter to Judeo-Christianity. "What was really fascinating is that the NCRI folks were in real-time tracking the bot activity," said Rev. Johnnie Moore, a former commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. "The question was how much of this vicious, virulent antisemitism that emerged when we published the report were these bot-nets – It was north of 30% of all the activity … were these antisemitic bot-networks latching onto [Christ is King.]" Canadian psychologist-commentator Dr. Jordan Peterson, who co-authored the report, said after the study was released in March, "the narcissists, hedonists and psychopaths occupy the fringes wherever they obtain power." "[A]nd using God's name, attempt to subvert the power of the divine to their own devices. A warning – not everyone who says "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of Heaven." Feast Of Christ The King Serves As Invitation To Open Wide The Doors To Our Heart To God, Says Priest The report found evidence of mass "manipulation tactics" and, beginning in 2021, more than 50% of engagements were driven by "extremist influencers" like Fuentes and kickboxer-turned-commentator Andrew Tate. Moore noted Thursday that in addition to NCRI's findings, evidence also surfaced after antisemitic protests exploded in New York and Los Angeles that there were reported social engagement connections to the Chinese Communist Party. "It's quite clear that people are trying to steal this phrase from us, and we're saying no, it's a Christian phrase," Moore said. "You sure as anything can't use it to spread hate against Jews." Moore, who had just left the White House's Easter Dinner, where he said the administration also welcomed religion back to the sociopolitical fore, added that no matter how hard fringe elements try to co-opt Judeo-Christian slogans, the bloc is a force to be reckoned with. He added that those on the far-right who believe their antisemitic tenets with a Christian-like righteousness often forget "there's no Christianity without Judaism." "They're losing their battle to Christianize antisemitism, because there's just a sheer amount of Evangelicals in every country… we're all pro-Israel. Evangelical leader Robert Stearns said that Christians must not let "extremists hijack what belongs to God – 'Christ is King' is a cry of worship, not war." Meanwhile, Princeton jurisprudence professor Robby George told Fox News Digital that when you hear the phrase as a Christian, the proper response is, "Amen." "But if you hear someone say the same words as an antisemitic taunt, the correct reply is, 'I stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters.' Don't be played," the Catholic influencer said. "What will happen at Easter is there will be countless millions of Christians all around the world that will be saying these words, and they only mean one thing, and it will drown out all of these people trying to steal our words to spread their hate," Moore article source: 'Christ is King' under siege: Evangelicals warn phrase is being weaponized by hate groups
Fox News
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
'Christ is King' under siege: Evangelicals warn phrase is being weaponized by hate groups
Leaders of a prominent research institute focused on identifying and predicting trends in misinformation said evangelical leaders are united in reclaiming the phrase "Christ is King" from far-right and far-left entities seeking to twist its meaning. The Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) at Rutgers, which recently published studies showing how DEI training can fuel hostility and how political assassinations are gaining support online, was early in scientifically measuring the trend of online extremists hijacking the phrase, "Christ is King." "We were looking at a lot of different kinds of heated languages and arguments and this sort of look online for threat-actors in general," the authors of a new March report told Fox News Digital. "We noted that prevalence of the use of the term and a mismatch of the actors that were using it, that just didn't make any sense. And we want to understand, like, what is the origin of this? Where did it come from?" Actors like Nick Fuentes, a far-right Holocaust denier and podcaster, were co-opting "Christ the King" to unify behind what they considered their righteous political mission, authors of the report said. The institute said "Christ the King" resurged with Pope Pius XI's 1925 institution of The Feast of Christ the King in response to nationalist and Communist ideologies undermining Christianity's role in the West. Instead of being the "spiritual guide," the phrase has been co-opted by both human and "bot" actors to rally behind ideals counter to Judeo-Christianity. "What was really fascinating is that the NCRI folks were in real-time tracking the bot activity," said Rev. Johnnie Moore, a former commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. "The question was how much of this vicious, virulent antisemitism that emerged when we published the report were these bot-nets – It was north of 30% of all the activity … were these antisemitic bot-networks latching onto [Christ is King.]" Canadian psychologist-commentator Dr. Jordan Peterson, who co-authored the report, said after the study was released in March, "the narcissists, hedonists and psychopaths occupy the fringes wherever they obtain power." "[A]nd using God's name, attempt to subvert the power of the divine to their own devices. A warning – not everyone who says "Lord, Lord," will enter the Kingdom of Heaven." The report found evidence of mass "manipulation tactics" and, beginning in 2021, more than 50% of engagements were driven by "extremist influencers" like Fuentes and kickboxer-turned-commentator Andrew Tate. Moore noted Thursday that in addition to NCRI's findings, evidence also surfaced after antisemitic protests exploded in New York and Los Angeles that there were reported social engagement connections to the Chinese Communist Party. "It's quite clear that people are trying to steal this phrase from us, and we're saying no, it's a Christian phrase," Moore said. "You sure as anything can't use it to spread hate against Jews." Moore, who had just left the White House's Easter Dinner, where he said the administration also welcomed religion back to the sociopolitical fore, added that no matter how hard fringe elements try to co-opt Judeo-Christian slogans, the bloc is a force to be reckoned with. He added that those on the far-right who believe their antisemitic tenets with a Christian-like righteousness often forget "there's no Christianity without Judaism." "They're losing their battle to Christianize antisemitism, because there's just a sheer amount of Evangelicals in every country… we're all pro-Israel. Evangelical leader Robert Stearns said that Christians must not let "extremists hijack what belongs to God – 'Christ is King' is a cry of worship, not war." Meanwhile, Princeton jurisprudence professor Robby George told Fox News Digital that when you hear the phrase as a Christian, the proper response is, "Amen." "But if you hear someone say the same words as an antisemitic taunt, the correct reply is, 'I stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters.' Don't be played," the Catholic influencer said. "What will happen at Easter is there will be countless millions of Christians all around the world that will be saying these words, and they only mean one thing, and it will drown out all of these people trying to steal our words to spread their hate," Moore added.
