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- Starting Monday, Canada will welcome its first royal visit since 2023’s coronation, when King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to participate in events including the opening of Parliament with a throne speech in Ottawa.
- The Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, invited the King to open Parliament—an occasion previously performed only twice by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1957 and 1977.
- The visit will include Indigenous leaders and cultural elements representing Canada’s three founding peoples—Indigenous, French, and British—with the speech written in both official languages.
- Polling shows 63 percent of Canadians may reconsider ties to the monarchy, while Carney called the sovereign a 'steadfast defender,' and observers say the event signals a pivotal moment for Canada’s identity.
- Royal watchers note the visit reflects complex diplomacy amid U.S. Trade tensions, with the King guided by multiple prime ministers and the occasion expected to revive interest in Canada's monarchy.
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