King Charles III's visit to Canada: A message to Donald Trump's annexation threats? | Today news

King Charles III arrived in Ottawa on Monday for a short but very symbolic visit to the opening of Canada’s parliament – an event that has not been seen since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 68 years ago. Invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Charles’ delivery of the throne speech, traditionally read by the Governor -General, indicates a strong confirmation of Canada’s identity as a constitutional monarchy. At 76 and the treatment of cancer, Charles’ two -day journey emphasizes his dedication to Canada, one of the 15 countries where he rules as monarch. A clear message to Trump’s annexation threatens the visit carries an unmistakable undertone: setback against US President Donald Trump’s repeated proposals to annexed Canada as the 51st state. Trump’s comments were firmly rejected by Canadian leadership, including Carney, who partly secured his recent election by opposing any idea of ​​US acquisition. “The prime minister has made it clear that Canada is not for sale now, it is never for sale,” says Ralph Goodale, Canada’s envoy to the United Kingdom. “The king, as head of state, will reinforce the strength and strength of the message.” Subtle signs of loyalty and sovereignty Although King Charles has never publicly addressed Trump’s annexation talk in public, his recent actions for Canadian sovereignty. He carried Canadian medals, explicitly referred to himself as the king of Canada, and praised the flag of the land as a symbol that never provokes a sense of pride and admiration. ” These gestures, along with the rare act of the open opening of parliament, underline the role of monarchy in strengthening Canada’s independent identity amid growing US economic pressure, including rates on Canadian goods imposed by Trump. Diplomatic complexities that Charles’ visit has occurred amid delicate diplomatic balancing. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, although committed to supporting Canada’s sovereignty, is at the same time eager to maintain positive ties with Trump on trade and geopolitical issues such as Ukraine conflict. Earlier this year, Starmer invited Trump for a possible second state visit to Britain – an unprecedented gesture that weakened a lot of Canadian, the Trump’s annexation rhetoric attentive. Carney acknowledged that it caused discomfort in Canada, which complicated the relationships. Ceremonial power and national unity The highlight is King Charles’s delivery of the speech of the throne in the Canadian Senate-the third sovereign to ever do it-in a horse-drawn carriage. “This is an important opportunity,” said Stalbeault, Minister of Canadian identity and culture, “one that brings together Canadian to celebrate our rich history, our democracy and the institutions we all serve.” Royal commentator Edward Wang noted: “At a time when the sovereignty of our country is challenged, our head of state will send the first session of a new parliament a signal.” (With Reuters inputs)