'It’s all about symbolism': The tight-lipped Royal Family is sending a message with its trip to Canada

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Canada on May 20, 2025, marks their first since his ascension to the throne and the first time a monarch will deliver the speech from the throne in Parliament since 1977. Their visit is seen as a symbolic gesture of support for Canadian sovereignty amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing unity during a time of economic challenges in Canada. However, public opinion on the monarchy and King Charles remains divided, with recent polling indicating mixed feelings among Canadians regarding their views of the monarchy and the king himself.

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