In a rare speech to the Canadian Parliament, King Charles III clearly stated that Canada is an independent country. Many saw this as a direct response to President Trump's threats to take over Canada. The King's visit showed that Canada is a separate nation and part of the Commonwealth, especially after the US president suggested Canada could become the 51st state. King Charles III recognized the new global problems and the worries many Canadians feel. He also promised to protect the French language and Quebec culture, which are very important to Canada's identity. This first visit as King happened when there was a lot of tension, as Trump had threatened taxes on Canadian goods and criticized its military spending. The speech ended with a strong statement about Canada's independence and a plan for Canada to join the European Union's "REARM Europe" defense project, without mentioning buying anything from the US.