King Charles’ Canadian Visit Sends Subtle Message to Trump
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King Charles III’s visit to Canada has taken on a notably political tone, as his address in Parliament is widely interpreted as a pointed retort to President Trump’s past provocations. The royal appearance, steeped in tradition yet laced with modern cheek, underscores a diplomatic stance amid North American tensions.
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King Charles III arrived in Canada for a symbolic visit showing support for the country amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make it the 51st U.S. state.
Trump made the claim hours after King Charles III gave a thinly veiled rebuke of the US president's attempt to annex Canada in a speech to the Ottawa parliament.
"We must face reality: Since the Second World War, our world has never been more dangerous and unstable. Canada is facing challenges that, in our lifetimes, are unprecedented."
King Charles is in Canada where he will deliver the Speech from the Throne to open the 45th session of Canada’s parliament in Ottawa. It is his first trip to the country – where he is the head of state – since his coronation. The last time the throne speech was given by the monarch...
King Charles III received a standing ovation from Canadian lawmakers on Tuesday as he opened a new session of parliament in Ottawa.
King Charles III will deliver a speech to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday, which is expected to support the country's sovereignty in the face of President Trump's annexation threats.Why it matters: Charles' visit comes as American-Canadian relations have splintered because of Trump's repeated…
King Charles addressed Canada's Parliament in a rare move not seen from a British monarch since 1977. This comes as President Trump continues hurling tariff threats to the north, and making remarks about annexing Canada. Gary O'Donoghue of BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
King Charles III is in Canada for a two-day visit and will address the Parliament in a rare speech on Tuesday. Ian Austen, a New York Times reporter based in Ottawa, joins with more on what to expect.
King Charles II is addressing Canada's Parliament on Tuesday, a rare gesture that comes as Canada grapples with President Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.
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When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ran against Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre in April, the race became, in part, a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump. And the Liberal Party's Carney, by positioning himself as the more anti-Trump of the two, enjoyed a decisive…
As Mark Carney prepares to welcome King Charles to read the Speech from the Throne in Canadian Parliament this week, it’s clear Canada’s newly elected prime minister understands the power of symbolism in the face of geopolitical tensions. He said as much when announcing the King’s visit: “This…
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