Reference News Network reported on May 27 that Agence France-Presse reported on May 26 that British King Charles III was warmly welcomed by Canadians on the 26th. They came in large numbers to watch Charles III's historic visit to Canada as part of actions against former U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threat.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met the 76-year-old British king at the airport and invited him to deliver the opening address for the new session of the Canadian Parliament on the 27th.

Carney said, "This historical honor appropriately reflects the importance of our times."

Reportedly, during the first stop in the capital, members of the royal family visited a farmers' market where they were welcomed by Canadians. Charles also participated in the ceremonial puck drop for a street hockey game.

This is Charles III's first visit to Canada since his coronation. Trump has repeatedly stated his intention to make Canada the 51st state of the United States, but Charles has never commented on such remarks.

People will closely follow Charles' comments on Canadian sovereignty and trade issues.

Trump's announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods including cars and steel and aluminum hit the Canadian economy hard. Although Trump has suspended some tariff measures, there remains room for negotiation.

According to a report by The Associated Press on May 27, British King Charles III will deliver a speech in the Canadian Parliament on the 27th local time, outlining the priorities of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. This is widely seen as support against Trump's annexation threat.

Trump repeatedly stated that the U.S. would annex Canada, prompting Prime Minister Carney to invite Charles to deliver the Speech from the Throne. As the head of state of Canada, Charles is also the monarch of the Commonwealth, which includes former British colonies.

In a statement, Carney said this visit demonstrates "the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our unique identity."

Reportedly, British monarchs rarely deliver the so-called "Speech from the Throne" in Canada. Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, did so twice, most recently in 1977.

Charles, as the non-partisan head of state, will not write the speech himself or have it written by his British advisors. He will read what is placed before him by the Canadian government.

Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has long been eager to showcase the differences between Canada and the U.S. He said the king's visit clearly highlights Canada's sovereignty.

Peter Hoekstra, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada, said it is completely unnecessary to send this message to the U.S. in this way, and Canadians should stop being preoccupied with talk about becoming the 51st state of the U.S. He told CBC that if a message needs to be conveyed, there are simpler ways to do so, such as calling him or the president. (Compiled/translated by Wang Zhongju and Yang Xuelai)

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