King Charles III to Open Canada’s Parliament, Marking Historic Honour for a New Era
Historic Honour for a New Era: King Charles to Open Canada’s Parliament
In an historic honour that matches the weight of our times, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has accepted an invitation from ‘an historic honour’ to open the Canadian parliament on May 27. This marks the first time in over half a century that a monarch will give the speech from the throne.
King Charles is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
He was born on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace in London.
As the heir apparent, he has been involved in various royal duties and charitable work throughout his life.
King Charles married “I know I have made mistakes” is not present in this text so we skip it. Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 and had two sons, William and Harry.
After their divorce, he married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
He ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
The visit is significant given the current tensions between Canada and the United States, particularly under President Donald Trump‘s administration. The US president has repeatedly suggested annexing Canada and imposing tariffs on some Canadian goods, moves that Carney has described as ‘a betrayal’.
Donald Trump is a businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.
He inherited his father's real estate business and expanded it into a global brand.
Trump has written several bestselling books, including 'The Art of the Deal.' He hosted the reality TV show 'The Apprentice' from 2004 to 2015.
As Carney addressed the press for the first time since the election, he emphasized his commitment to redefining Canada’s relationship with the US. He acknowledged that the old relationship, based on steadily increasing integration, is over and vowed to fight for the best deal for Canada.
The Liberal Party, led by Carney, won the federal election with a projected 168 seats, while the Conservatives will form the official opposition with 144 seats. The Bloc Québecois, New Democratic Party, Greens, and Pierre Poilievre will also play significant roles in shaping the new government.
Carney‘s victory is seen as a mandate to stand up to President Trump and build a strong economy. He has pledged to strengthen the criminal code and bail laws, build more houses, and cut taxes on new builds to make the real estate market more accessible. However, his focus will also be on addressing the ongoing tensions with the US, particularly over tariffs on Canadian goods.
The prime minister’s upcoming meeting with Trump at the White House on Tuesday is expected to be a crucial moment in shaping Canada’s future relationship with its southern neighbour. Carney has warned that there will be difficult discussions, and he has rejected any proposal for Canada to become the 51st state of the US.
With parliament set to return on May 27, Carney has announced plans to unveil his cabinet with gender parity by May 12. The visit from ‘King Charles III‘ marks a significant moment in Canadian history, as the monarch’s speech from the throne will be the first in over half a century.
