In a notable event, King Charles III spoke to the Canadian Parliament, giving a speech that strongly supported Canada's independence, especially because President Trump had talked about taking over Canada. His visit showed Canada's separate position as a Commonwealth country, particularly after the US president suggested Canada could become the 51st state. King Charles III recognized the big problems Canada is facing in an uncertain world and the worries many Canadians have. He also promised to protect the French language and Quebec's culture, which are very important to Canadian identity. This first visit as king happened at a crucial time, as Trump had threatened large taxes on Canadian products and criticized its military spending. The speech finished with a clear statement of Canada's independence and a plan to join the European Union's "REARM Europe" defense buying project, without saying anything about buying from the US.