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With his address from the throne, King Charles III issued a forceful message to US President Donald Trump, expressing his support for Canadian sovereignty.
The 76-year-old's symbolic gesture to'strong and free' Canada drew acclaim from its people, despite lingering tensions over Trump's claims that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.
The address, drafted by the government, appeared to reject Trump's notion, with the British monarch saying: "Many Canadians are apprehensive and concerned about the rapidly changing world around them.
From the throne, the King outlined his government's legislative program, saying, "Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can take away."
Charles, Prince Harry's father and Canada's head of state, rejected Trump's offer and external interference, instead emphasizing national sovereignty. His statements appear to be a direct response to anyone who questions Canada's independence.
However, the King's allusion to America in his historic speech was carefully phrased, emphasizing unity over separation.
"The Prime Minister and the President of the United States, for example, have begun defining a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the US, rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests," The Prime Minister's spokesperson stated.
The Queen formally opened the 45th session of Canada's Parliament on Tuesday. The 24-hour visit was filled with pomp and ceremony, including a guard of honour from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, and a 21-gun salute.
Crowds braved the weather in the scorching sun for a brief opportunity to shake the King's hands.
In response to the King's visit, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney stated: "It was a very successful visit." "A good reminder of the strength of Canadian institutions."
