Mark Carney Shares How Canadians Really Felt About King Charles’ Trump Flattery

In London, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed disapproval of the UK’s decision to invite Donald Trump for a second state visit, as it weakens efforts to present a united front against the U.S. president’s talk of annexing Canada. Trump’s repeated statements about wanting Canada to join the U.S. as the 51st state have upset Canadians, putting Britain in a delicate position between the two nations. King Charles of Britain, who is also the head of state for Canada, has made symbolic gestures such as wearing Canadian medals and referring to himself as the king of Canada. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, Charles is set to attend Canada’s state opening of parliament on May 27, marking the first visit by a British monarch to the event in Ottawa since 1977. Carney, who became prime minister in March and won the recent Canadian election by opposing Trump, explained that Charles’ presence in Canada is intentional and signifies a reaffirming moment for Canadians amidst sovereignty issues raised by the U.S. president. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to boost trade relations with the U.S. post-Brexit, has emphasized security expertise, increased defense spending, and offered the grandeur of a state visit to appeal to Trump. Trump, who has strong ties to the British royal family, recently agreed to a limited bilateral trade deal with London. Senior British minister Pat McFadden responded to Carney’s criticism by stating that each country must decide how to manage its relationships with others.