King Charles III visits Canada despite Trump's threats
King Charles III paid a visit to Canada, where he was received by Prime Minister Mark Carney, on his first official trip since assuming the throne in September 2022.
King Charles III visited Canada on his two-day visit despite the threats that President Donald Trump gave in the last months to their neighbor country on the north. This Monday, the monarch and head of state of Canada, member of the Commonwealth of Nations, enjoyed a walk on Ottawa Park.
King Charles was received by the new Canada Prime Minister, Mark Carney. A few hours before, he qualified the visit as an "historic honor, up to the challenge." The monarch did not talk with the crowd, but he has some words with certain people during the walked. This is the first official visit since he assumed the crown in September 2022.
Why is the King visiting Canada?
The 76-year-old monarch, who has been facing cancer for more than a year, attended at Carney's invitation to give Tuesday's Throne Speech as part of the reopening of the Canadian Parliament. Normally, this speech is given by the governor general, Mary Simon.
The couple attended a farmers' market, enjoyed an indigenous dance performance and watched the start of a street field hockey game. Later, at Rideau Hall - the official residence of the governor general - the king took part in a tree planting as attendees sang the Canadian national anthem and chanted “God Save The King.”
Britain's King Charles III meets with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse. Photo: AFP News
Canada and The U.S. tensions
After President Trump imposed an increased on the tariffs to Canada, the former Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was the one who face these measures early this year. Trump repeatedly mentioned that Canada is the 51st state of the U.S. and that increases the tensions between the countries.
Although King Charles will present the speech as though it reflects his own views, it will, in fact, be authored by the prime minister’s office. The speech will outline the government's legislative agenda and is anticipated to include a diplomatically worded statement affirming Canada’s sovereignty.
