Charles III’s Canadian tour signifies solidarity with the nation targeted by Trump

King Charles III has arrived in Canada for a symbolic visit to demonstrate support for the nation, which recognizes him as its sovereign, amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to acquire Canada as the 51st U.S. state. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla landed at Ottawa Airport in Ontario, where the king met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon before holding separate meetings with them. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, Charles has kept a limited schedule, and this visit signals a strong commitment to Canada, one of the 15 nations where he serves as monarch. This is the 76-year-old king’s first visit to the former British colony since becoming king in September 2022. Prime Minister Carney invited Charles to open Parliament on Tuesday, the first time a British monarch has performed this duty since Queen Elizabeth II, 68 years ago. The move comes after Trump repeatedly suggested he wanted to annex the country, an idea fiercely rebuked by the Prime Minister. King Charles has made subtle displays of support for Canada recently, including wearing Canadian medals and emphasizing his role as the king of Canada.

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