King Charles Delivers Controversial Throne Speech Amidst Global Critique
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:21 pm
In a spectacle blending tradition with subtle defiance, King Charles delivered a meticulously crafted throne speech that has sparked global debate. Critics dissect every word for hidden meanings, while vivid photo coverage captures the monarch’s commanding presence amid unexpected political undercurrents.
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In a ceremony-laden week, parliament’s return blends Canada's abstract history with the tangible present.
'The monarchy is still very important to Canadians — not all of them, but a lot of them,' one Quebecer said, while the PQ leader criticized Mark Carney for inviting the King.
In Halifax, a group of royal watchers gathered to hold a viewing party, including former Nova Scotia lieutenant-governor Mayann Francis.
Comme le veut la coutume, le roi Charles III a eu droit mardi au salut royal, qui consiste en 21 coups de canon tirés en l’honneur du souverain. Le bruit de cette salve a retenti en matinée tandis que le ciel était impeccablement bleu dans la capitale fédérale.
On a pu assister mardi à l’une des manifestations les plus humiliantes de notre processus parlementaire.
After meeting King Charles, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said the two spoke about wildfires in the province, the Canadian economy, and climate change — but then the monarch said something surprising.
Justin Trudeau a attiré l’attention en portant des chaussures colorées « Gazelle » de la marque Adidas, lors du discours du Trône prononcé par le roi Charles III à Ottawa. Des souliers sport étaient-ils appropriés pour cet évènement protocolaire ? Non, répondent des experts, qui expliquent pourquoi…
The ritual is rooted in traditions that predate European settlement in the Americas, and so old some of its precise origins are not known
The social media post came hours after King Charles III delivered the speech from the throne in Canada's Parliament, which particularly focused on asserting Canada's sovereignty.
King Charles III delivered the Throne Speech, which says the government will be guided by ‘new fiscal discipline’
King Charles echoing Liberal ambition to build new climate action-informed industrial strategy seen as good news by business and industry leaders but concern remains about possible slow-down to energy transition
The historic throne speech was tied to the annexations threat from Donald Trump, and many were looking for some defiance from King Charles
Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition — the first throne speech delivered by a reigning monarch in Canada in nearly half a century.
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