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Good god. He arrives on a horse and carriage (no less) and starts lecturing on the state of world affairs! How utterly devoid from reality are the royals??"
She tweeted
He’s literally a KING! Did you expect him to turn up on a skateboard? He also owns all crown lands in Canada! Also did you expect him to talk about the latest episode of Eastenders when he was there?"
A third person also commentedHe is the king. What do you expect him to ride in on a bicycle? The monarch is expected to maintain tradition here, and he is also a tourist attraction."
One wroteAlthough there was no mention of Donald Trump, ... there was this subtle message rebuking that Canada should be a part of the United States."
Noel saidOf all the visits I've witnessed over the years in Canada, the tone and energy of this one is unlike anything we have seen since his time on the throne. He followed the very steps his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, took nearly 50 years ago. As he opened parliament, he seemed at ease and at times reflective."
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It is a source of great pride that, in the following decades, Canada has continued to set an example to the world in her conduct and values, as a force for good.
Charles was met with a standing ovation from all in parliament as he said
As I have said before, every time I come… a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream and from there straight to my heart.
Nailing his colours firmly to the mast, the King saidThis is my 20th visit to Canada, spread over the course of more than half a century, and my first as sovereign
Nailing his colours firmly to the mast, the King saidWe must face reality: since the Second World War, our world has never been more dangerous and unstable. Canada is facing challenges that, in our lifetimes, are unprecedented,
Charles said on Tuesday, speaking in French, one of Canada’s official languages
Freedom and democracy were under threat,
he saidIn terms of symbolism, it's extraordinary,
said Felix Mathieu, a politics professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais
You see the enthusiasm for our institutions,
Carney told reporters, pointing to cheering crowds that awaited the kingIf there's anything that he can do to demonstrate Canada's sovereignty I think that that's fantastic,
she told AFPCanada is ready to build a coalition of like-minded countries that share its values, that believe in international cooperation and the free and open exchange of goods, services, and ideas,
he saidI told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!"
Trump postedHe is thoughtful, has mastery of that diplomatic tight rope and has become even more acutely aware of how to walk it since he acceded to the throne.”
However, a royal source told ITVPeople will understand the King’s distinct, constitutional roles as Head of State for Canada and Head of State for the UK – and if anyone can fulfil those two separate roles adroitly, without favouring one over another, it’s him.”
The source addedThe Government will discharge its duty to protect Canadians and their sovereign rights, from wherever challenges may come at home or abroad.”
Reading the government’s official words, Charles underscored the country’s resolveIt is with a sense of deep pride and pleasure that my wife and I join you here today, as we witness Canadians coming together in a renewed sense of national pride, unity, and hope,
he saidWe owe it to this generation, and those who succeed us, to think and act for the greater good of all,
Charles told the nation in his opening