King Charles warns Canada must remain ‘strong and free’ amid 51st state row with Trump during opening of parliament [Video]

KING Charles has warned Canada must remain “strong and free” as it faces a critical time in its history.

Charles backed the maple leaf nation’s independence when he became the first monarch since 1957 to open a parliament session at the Senate building.

His appearance yesterday comes as he walks a diplomatic tightrope amid Canada’s ongoing row with Donald Trump — who wants it to become the US’s 51st state.

But Charles — also the country’s monarch — was given a standing ovation from attendees after declaring during his speech to …