In an unusual event, King Charles III spoke to the Canadian Parliament, giving a speech that strongly supported Canada's independence, especially because of President Trump's threats to take over parts of Canada. The King's visit showed Canada's separate status as a member of the Commonwealth, particularly after the US President suggested Canada could become the 51st state. King Charles III recognized the big problems Canada is facing in a changing world and the worry many Canadians feel. He also promised to protect the French language and Quebec culture, which are very important to Canadian identity. This visit, his first as king, happened at an important time when Trump had threatened large taxes on Canadian products and criticized the country's military spending. The speech ended with a clear statement of Canada's independence and a plan to join the European Union's "REARM Europe" defense buying project, without mentioning buying from the US.