In an unusual event, King Charles III spoke to the Canadian Parliament, confirming Canada's independence even though President Donald Trump had threatened to take over parts of it. The King's visit showed that Canada is a separate country and a member of the Commonwealth, pushing back against ideas of it becoming the 51st US state. In his speech, King Charles III acknowledged the big challenges Canada faces in an uncertain world and the worries many Canadians feel. He also promised to protect the French language and Quebec culture, which are very important to what it means to be Canadian. The King's trip to Canada, his first as monarch, happened at a very important time when Trump had threatened high taxes on Canadian products and criticized the country's military spending. The speech ended with a statement about 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.