Overview

• The King and Queen attended the State Opening of Parliament in Ottawa on May 27, marking their first royal visit since 2022.
• The throne speech featured an Indigenous land acknowledgement and underscored Canada’s independence with the line “the true north is indeed strong and free.”
• Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, echoed the monarch in rejecting external pressures and affirming that Canada “is not for sale.”
• Justin Trudeau’s choice of green-and-red Adidas Gazelle sneakers with a formal suit prompted debate among etiquette experts and online commentators.
• Charles’ two-day tour during his cancer treatment concluded with private meetings that reinforced diplomatic ties between Canada and the UK.