Source: USA Today
“King Charles III is flying to Canada on May 26 for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognizes him as its sovereign but is coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a 51st U.S. state. Following an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney, Charles will open parliament in Ottawa on May 27, the first time a British monarch has carried out the duty since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, did so 68 years ago. The 76-year-old king is still undergoing cancer treatment, which has limited his workload, so the two-day trip shows his commitment to Canada, one of 15 countries where he is monarch. Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to annex Canada, a proposition fiercely rebuffed by Carney whose election win last month came partly on the back of that stance.” (05/26/25)