King Charles III made a rare visit to the Canadian Parliament and gave a speech that strongly supported Canada's independence, even with President Trump's threats to take over parts of the country. His visit highlighted Canada's separate position as a member of the Commonwealth, especially after the US President suggested it could become the 51st state. In his speech, King Charles III recognized the big problems Canada is facing in an uncertain 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. The King's first visit to Canada as monarch happened at an important time, as Trump had threatened high taxes on Canadian products and criticized the country's military spending. The speech ended by confirming Canada's independence and proposing to join the European Union's "REARM Europe" defense project, without saying anything about buying from the US.