US EditionKing Charles delivers the throne speech today. Here’s what you need to know.
- King Charles III formally opened Canada's Parliament today in Ottawa by delivering the Speech from the Throne, preceding which he and Queen Camilla participated in a ceremonial procession through downtown in a traditional horse-drawn landau.
- The visit was arranged following a request from Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had recently taken office amid increasing economic and political tensions stemming from U.S. Actions against Canada.
- During the two-day visit, Charles held audiences with Indigenous leaders and government officials, planted a native blue beech tree, and engaged with large, supportive crowds.
- The King's speech, described as "thought provoking not provocative," emphasized boosting Canadian armed forces to "protect Canada's sovereignty" amid a critical national moment.
- Despite reports of undisclosed cancer and ongoing treatment, a senior aide said the King manages his illness well while maintaining a busy schedule and enhanced global role.
59 Articles
59 Articles
Matt Gurney: Carney can move fast now, or he'll fail. I hope he moves fast
Back to work, then.By: Matt GurneyWell, that was fun, eh? The King, the Queen, the gun salutes. Even a puck drop! Must have been a real thrill for His Majesty.I'm not even being entirely sarcastic. The more I think about it, the more impressed I am by Mark Carney's move here. Is getting a royal visit in, even an abbreviated one, going to solve all of our problems? No. Of course not. All the problems we had on Monday, or the day before the electi…
Speech From the Throne: Carney Is Not King at Home
For those with a strong stomach, the Speech from the Throne offered great opportunities for laughter. King Charles, our king, asked Canada to lift him by plane to come and talk about the cost of living among other things.
toronto.com
What did King Charles say in the throne speech? Canada faces ‘critical moment’ in its plight for political and economic certainty
Accompanied by Queen Camilla for a two-day visit to Ottawa, the King and Queen arrived at the Senate of Canada building for public events and the speech from the throne.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
