It only took 20 hours, but King Charles was able to give Canadians all the assurances they needed during his speech at the Senate of Canada Building for the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada.
According to GB News, King Charles remained as diplomatic as possible while doubling down on Canada's independence as a nation and its ability to secure its own economic and cultural future.
At one point in his speech, the King of the United Kingdom highlighted the positive negotiations occurring between Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the President of the United States, Donald Trump.
"The Prime Minister and the President of the United States . . . have begun defining a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the US, rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests," the monarch said.
Mark Carney said that the King's visit was a success. Time will tell if Charles' soft power was enough to turn the tides in Canada's favor.
A major development for Canada and its preservation of independence
For those who may be confused, Canada's membership in the Commonwealth of Nations doesn't affect its status as an independent country. In fact, the Government of Canada confirms that the country joined the British Commonwealth as an independent state in 1931.
As we've said many times before, this isn't a political news website; but the connections between this story and our overall passion for UK gossip and culture can't be ignored.
At the end of their article, GB News mentions that Palace officials want people to perceive King Charles' short visit to Canada as an "impactful" one. The media coverage surrounding the King's speech shows that the sources will get their wish. However, there is a critical variable we all must pay attention to in the near future.
GB News also points out that King Charles continues to undergo his weekly treatments for cancer. Despite his condition, the King of the United Kingdom refuses to reduce his work schedule and plans to keep making international visits whenever his calendar requires.
Hypothetically, this should mean that King Charles will visit Canada again. However, there's no way to predict what Canada's political situation will be once Charles returns. If Mark Carney and the rest of the Canadian government ask, the monarch could be persuaded to make another speech or release a more definitive statement on the Royal Family's official social media accounts.
I would assume that everyone involved wants to use their words to solve the overlying issues related to this story. As usual, we will keep everyone updated once new details arise.