King Charles, Canada’s head of state, to open Ottawa parliament amid Trump’s annexation threats [Video]

BRITAIN’S KING CHARLES is set to land in Ottawa later for a historic visit to open Canada’s parliament.

The brief trip is seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats.

The 76-year-old monarch, who is also Canada’s head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver the throne speech, an address that outlines the government’s priorities.

The speech is typically given by the British monarch’s representative in Canada, the governor general.

Queen Elizabeth, the king’s late mother, delivered a throne speech in Canada just twice during her long reign, in 1957 and 1977.

Charles, making his first visit to Canada since his coronation, has never commented on Trump’s repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state.

But he will be closely watched for any comments on Canada’s sovereignty, as well as on trade.

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