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King Charles Prepares for Landmark Throne Speech in Canada

The monarch's visit underscores Canadian sovereignty and diplomacy as U.S.-Canada tensions rise over annexation rhetoric and trade disputes.

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King Charles III attends a Service for The Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey, in London, on May 16, 2025.

Overview

  • King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa on May 27, marking the first time a British monarch has done so in Canada since 1977.
  • The visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, is seen as a symbolic affirmation of Canada's sovereignty in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation rhetoric.
  • The King's two-day itinerary includes ceremonial events, meetings with Canadian officials, and a focus on cultural and indigenous representation.
  • A Canadian doctor will accompany the King due to his ongoing cancer treatment, reflecting logistical adjustments for the visit.
  • U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra downplayed the annexation issue, stating that trade and tariff negotiations remain a priority for the U.S. and Canada.