Throne speech was an ’emotional moment’ for the King, Buckingham Palace says [Video]

Some observant royal watchers thought King Charles looked emotional at times throughout his trip to Canada last week — and a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirms to CBC News that the normally stoic monarch found delivering the throne speech to be a particularly poignant moment.

“His Majesty was deeply moved and touched by the enthusiastic response to his visit,” the palace spokesperson said.

“On the speech, the standing ovation in particular was an unexpected and emotional moment for His Majesty. You can hear his voice go a bit crackly in the final lines.”

Footage shows Charles looking pleased by the warm reception he received as the assembled dignitaries rose to applaud him and his speech.

Charles’s line about Canada “indeed” being the Truth North “strong and free” was particularly well received in the Senate chamber. There was no act of protest like when an Australian Indigenous senator shouted at the King in Parliament during his visit to that realm last year.

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