King Charles sends symbolic message to 'resilient' Canada after Donald Trump's 51st state claim (0.8687350835322196)
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52818801%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DKdJo1TVFYqa" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p class="">King Charles has taken the opportunity to send a symbolic message to "resilient" Canada as he welcomed the country's new Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace. </p><p>The King - donning a red tie - seemed to send latent signals to the politician as US President Donald Trump has said that he believes that Canada should become America's "51st state". </p><h3></h3><br/><p>Yet, the King appeared to come out in support for the North American nation and had previously planned to travel there in 2024 - if it had not been for his cancer diagnosis.</p><p>The meeting comes as Canada faces increasing tensions with US President Trump.<span></span></p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="King Charles; Mark Carney" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="62da063b6b46d0f2b3688f7c5151d0b7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c9e8b" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/king-charles-mark-carney.png?id=58010128&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p>There are suggestions that once Canada's election concludes, a royal visit to the country will become a priority.</p><p>Previously, his support for Canadians has shone through his decision to wear Canadian medals while visiting aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.</p><p>Additionally, he sent a fulsome message lauding Canada as a "proud, resilient and compassionate country" for the 60th anniversary of its maple leaf flag.</p><p>His support was topped with the King's decision to plant a maple tree during a tree planting ceremony at the palace. </p><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:</strong><br/></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/royal/prince-harry-suffers-blow-visa-announcement-royal-latest" target="_self">Harry suffers blow with latest announcement as Duke 'regrets being so open'</a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/royal/prince-george-admission-kate-middleton-response-royal-news" target="_self">George's admission sparks heartbreaking response from Kate</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/royal/king-charles-mark-carney-donald-trump-royal-family-latest" target="_self">King meets new Canadian PM following Trump's 'crazy' 51st state claim</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>Just last week during the Commonwealth Service last week, he sat on a Canadian chair. </p><p>This first meeting between the King and the Prime Minister of Canada represents the latest chapter in King Charles' intricate diplomatic balancing act as head of state for both nations. </p><p>As it stands, he faces a delicate challenge as monarch for both the UK and the North American country as politicians from both countries seemingly seek different relationships with the White House.</p><p>Experts have asserted that he must show solidarity with Canada without disrupting Britain's relationship with Trump - who has antagonised Canadians aplenty with economic threats and suggestions that Canada could become a 51st state. </p><h3></h3><br/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><h3></h3><br/><img alt="King Charles; Mark Carney" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4335aede3448eb5e0784614dfeab3903" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="2111a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/king-charles-mark-carney.png?id=58010347&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><p>However, as a constitutional monarch, King Charles must not involve himself in political matters - despite whatever his personal views are about Donald Trump. </p><p>Still, the Royal Family is deemed to be one of the most powerful diplomatic tools with the Republican. </p><p>When Sir Keir Starmer visited the White House for a bilateral meeting with the President, he appeared to be delighted to be invited for a state visit to the UK. </p></br>
