King Charles III gave a rare speech to the Canadian Parliament, emphasizing Canada's independence, especially since President Trump had threatened to annex the country. His visit highlighted Canada's unique status as a Commonwealth member, particularly after the US president suggested it could become the 51st state. In his speech, King Charles acknowledged the significant challenges and anxieties Canadians are experiencing in today's uncertain world. He also pledged to safeguard the French language and Quebec's culture, which are vital to Canadian identity. This first visit as king occurred at a crucial time, as Trump had threatened high tariffs on Canadian products and criticized their military spending. The speech concluded by reaffirming Canada's independence and its intention to join the European Union's "REARM Europe" defense project, without mentioning any purchases from the US.