Buckingham Palace is arranging a crucial meeting between King Charles III and Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, amid ongoing tensions between Canada and the United States.
According to The Times, royal insiders confirm that the King is eager to meet Carney during his upcoming visit to the UK. The meeting is seen as a show of Britain’s steadfast support for Canada, especially following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting Canada should become “America’s 51st state” and the imposition of harsh trade tariffs.
A palace source stated that King Charles is “determined” to hold the meeting despite both leaders’ packed schedules. The Sunday Times previously reported that the monarch has been closely monitoring the growing discord between Canada and the U.S.
In addition to the planned meeting, reports suggest that King Charles has privately written to Carney to congratulate him on his new role. The two sides are actively exploring ways to facilitate the meeting, which could have significant diplomatic implications.
