King Charles Is Coming to Canada — And He’s Got a Message for Trump

King Charles III is headed to Ottawa this week, and his visit isn’t just ceremonial — it’s sending a clear message to former U.S. President Donald Trump: Canada stands on its own.

As the head of state in Canada and symbolic figurehead of the British Commonwealth, King Charles will take on a rare role by delivering the speech from the throne — something his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, only did twice during her 70-year reign. The last time? Way back in 1977.

This moment matters more than it might seem. According to Mark Carney, who announced the visit earlier this month, the king will present the Canadian government’s priorities at a pivotal time — a moment Carney says marks “the biggest transformation of the global trading system since the fall of the Berlin Wall.”

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Carney stressed that Charles’s presence is a clear display of Canadian sovereignty, especially in contrast to the current political climate south of the border. While many Canadians feel meh about the monarchy, Carney is leaning into the royal spotlight to draw a line between Canada and the U.S.

Will the king’s visit shift public perception of the Crown? Probably not. But for now, it’s making a very diplomatic statement on Canada’s place in the world — one royal wave at a time.