OTTAWA, May 28 (NNN-XINHUA) – Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived Monday, for a two-day visit to Canada, amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to make it the 51st U.S. state.
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney said in a statement that, Charles’ first visit as King of Canada is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown, to reflect “strength, diversity, and confidence.”
Carney announced the royal visit in his post-election victory press conference, saying that, it “underscores the sovereignty” of Canada.
“The presence of Their Majesties at this pivotal moment in our history, holds profound significance,” said Governor General Mary Simon in a statement, “It reaffirms the enduring constitutional bond that has shaped Canada’s journey into a proud and independent nation.”
As the highlight of his visit, Charles delivered the Speech from the Throne, in the Senate chamber yesterday, nearly 70 years after a Canadian sovereign first opened the country’s parliament.
The visit is widely understood as a support to the Canadian sovereignty, particularly against the backdrop of Trump’s repeated annexation threats towards Canada, on various occasions, which he said would be a “wonderful marriage.” He also called the border between the two countries “artificial.”
When meeting Carney earlier this month, Trump said, it would be best for Canada as the “51st state” of the United States, with a lot of advantage, tax cut and free military. Carney jumped in, saying that, Canada is “never for sale.”– NNN-XINHUA
