King’s big moment in Canada after Trump row
Reuters
The King is visiting Canada after President Trump said it should be part of the US
"This is a big deal for the King to do this," says Jeremy Kinsman, former Canadian high commissioner to the UK, as King Charles prepares for a historic visit showing support for Canada, which is facing pressure from US President Donald Trump.
"I hope that Trump understands," says Mr Kinsman, ahead of the King becoming the first monarch to open Canada's Parliament in almost 70 years.
So what can we expect from his speech as Canada's head of state, to be delivered in French and English in Ottawa on Tuesday?
It will be written on the advice of Canada's government. But along with the workaday lines on policy plans, Mr Kinsman expects a message, loud and clear, that Canada will not be...
