Canada ‘facing challenges that are unprecedented in our lifetimes,’ says King Charles III. Live updates here.

On May 27, 2025, King Charles III delivered a historic speech to the Canadian Parliament, highlighting the unprecedented challenges facing the country. He highlighted Canada’s sovereignty and democratic values, citing growing concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should join the United States. The speech, delivered at the invitation of the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was the first by a British monarch to the Canadian Parliament in nearly 50 years.

In his speech, King Charles called for a renewed U.S.-Canada relationship based on mutual respect and shared interests, without directly mentioning Trump. He also stressed the importance of preserving Canada’s independent identity and its role in global security.

During the two-day visit, Queen Camilla also joined the Privy Council of Canada, taking on an official advisory role. The visit of the King and Queen was warmly welcomed by Canadians and a symbol of their commitment to sovereignty and shared values.

The speech came at a critical time when Canada's international relations are evolving, and emphasized the monarchy's historic and symbolic role in supporting Canadian democracy and independence.

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