I’d put money on the fact he had no idea Charles is also the King of Canada. To be fair, neither does anyone at CNN based on their coverage of King Charles’s Speech from the Throne today in Canada. And you figure they have some researchers/reporters who could help em figure it out.
Embarrassed to say neither did I, but finding the history most interesting & absolutely loving the fact that countries are joining forces against trump.
Yeah, as a country, Americans think U.S is all that - NOT. Apologizes.
Having visited a # of times, I do know 🇨🇦 is beautiful & a very cool country (weather & vibe -wise). And with recent events, I'm certainly learning more. If it's any consolation, many of us are jealous of you guys!
I’ve lived in the US full time a few times and live there part time now. (Not going to my house because I’m not a gulag fan) I was always surprised how little Americans know about anywhere outside your borders as well as inside. Your education system is not fantastic, to be Frank.
Same 🤷🏻♀️ but I’m obsessed with history & monarchy (not current) times during the reign & changes in religion society so on of Elizabeth 1- and of Europe after Elizabeth 1, all history after in Europe actually. It truly gives us an idea of how the concept of America was formed Constitution so on
Ah. I think some states use the term commonwealth as it’s used in economics. The Commonwealth of Nations is an group of countries which were once colonies of Britain. Most have the same parliamentary system and British cultural influence.
Kings lol.
I can't believe it's come to this.
We're being threatened by the kingdom we beat almost 250 years ago because Christian Nationalism is stupid and reveres kings.
Fuck Trump, maga, the supreme court, kings, kingdoms, and religion.
i Cannot and will not Praise a people that enslved Two entire Conteneints Whom Are Stil having to Live under the people that they Sent here Who Slaughtered My people and All of those from As far south as you can in South American to The North Pole - Including "Canada" #MMIW
i don't know how Canadians can feel free when worship a ruling Monarch who still has considerable power over the Commonwealth including Canada. we are not even close to being free.
That’s what you think. It’s not true however. All he’s done is let countries do their own day to day business. His sceptre sits on each parliament he can pick up and rule anytime he feels like it. He still has many land laws he can appropriate great quantities of land too
Its not what I think. Its fact. Perhaps you should consider learning about its history and the modern Commonwealth, its governance, structure, membership and Charter as it is you that is mistaken. Its all readily available on their website https://thecommonwealth.org
that website has nothing detailing with actual governance. the king can dissolve parliament, he controls the military and the police. if an absolute tyrant in the Royal Family wanted to be king again they could be. how long it would last, how bloody it would be, is only thing up for debate. smh
It also reminds us that we should stand against white privilege, and be strong to help others be free from poverty, and crippling debt, and put taxes towards bettering Canadians.
But, it’s cool to see the traditional ways, with all the theatrical costumes.
Canada, a nation of immigrants, has ties to far more than just one other nation. Charles as our King? Meh. It'd be better if we had a Canadian head of state.
But having a head of state who has no political power, their only role to represent the country, its laws & its people does work.
To the American morons who claim that the constitutional monarchy makes Canada unfree, have you checked the US's standing in international freedom indexes recently? Even before Trump 2 you were rated a "flawed democracy."
Canada outranks the US of almost every global index annually including the Freedom, Democracy & Press Freedoms Indexes. The US fell from a "full" to "flawed" democracy in 2016, coinciding with Trump's arrival on the political scene.
True and even if one provides them with the links to each of those global indexes, they'll refuse to click on any them as they prefer comforting propaganda lies over actual facts.
There’s a huge difference between a legitimate King who heads true Democracy & serves his subjects and a ‘wannabe Dictator’ whose only interests are destroying democracy so that he can serve himself‼️ There is no comparison . . .🥹
I thought it was interesting that in 1977, the King's mum delivered our speech from the throne in full regalia 👑. Whereas today, her son's attire was a much more subdued. Maybe he thought the Crown would have driven the Burger King into an absolute tizzy. 😏 https://youtube.com/shorts/cOoFyjZckU0?si=NoghbL4Tz1ncyKXG
Ah, the true north, huh? Well, that explains the maple syrup obsession. So, if you're the true north, does that mean you're also responsible for the Loch Ness Monster's Canadian vacation home?
Oh and they’ll (the royalist apologisers) claim he’s worth it on account of the tourism and that of course all us loyal servants in the Commonwealth love our Kings and Queens - anachronism obsolete and bloody expensive.
he’s the nominal monarch of a shrinking Commonwealth virtually powerless one at that. It serves his popularity to go and rattle his tin sword in Canada.
He really carries no clout or weight unless you’re a committed royalist. of course the Canadians can go “look we’ve got a real king”
The most stable democracies right now are constitutional monarchies (the Nordics and Belgium in particular) - where the head of state and the head of gov are 2 separate roles with the head of state having a much longer term than the head of gov.
As the US recently & much of European history before the age of revolutions has shown, having the head of state and the head of gov roles invested in the same person leaves a country open for chaos. Splitting the roles either through a cons. monarchy or a President/PM system is more stable.
You are missing the irony. The once most revered democracy in the world is turning back the hands of time because of a convicted felon who wants to a king.
And, ironically, we have the support not only only of a "real" king, but the King of England - the titular head of a monarchy from which we rebelled and gained our independence. (real in quotations because I still reject the legitimacy of monarchy.)
Monarchs are figure heads and yield no real power. If their people want them as a reminder of their history, so be it. It's not the history for other parts of the world and that's OK too.
King Charles has the power to dissolve Parliament via the Governor General. Would he? Probably not but it is within his power. Pretty significant if you ask me.
Tea reply was just smartass tongue-in-cheek. I drink coffee in morning & tea later. I have always felt free my entire life. King tells me & CDN parliament nothing. CDN gov no matter the party so far has-mostly-had our best interests at heart. 1/2
Right… but the Magna Carta identified one basic kind of freedom (part of one of our Constitution’s 27 amendments, for example) and leaves A LOT of other freedoms out. Hopefully you expect more than 1200s level “free”dom in the 2020s
That's why Canada has its own Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Magna Carta is not formally part of Canada’s Constitution, but it played an important role in its creation. Concepts such as rule of law and many common law principles derive from it, and these do form part of our Constitution.
I pledge my allegiance to Canada and any other free and open democracy who understands the depth of ignorance and depravity the United States has themselves mired in with the current administration. When will they open their borders for us? Will Americans have a country willing to take us in?
🇨🇦🇺🇦What an emotional 2 days it has been for Canadians to know that King Charles III has our back!
With Donald Trump constantly threatening us & turning his support to embrace Putin, we are lucky to have his support at this very moment!
He traveled so far to stand up 4 us!
Thank you King Charles III!
2/3 The presence of King Charles in the Canadian Parliament was a message to the world, the US, and the UK regarding Starmer's spinelessness and colonialist arrogance when he threw Canada under the bus when the so-called President was seriously threatening Canada.
3/3 Canadian monarchists should also keep in mind that Starmer's was the second major disservice to Canada in recent years. During the Covid pandemic, Canada's principal source of vaccines was neither the US nor the UK. It was the EU.
There is irony in the fact that democracies are turning to an anachronistic monarchy, while the Land of the Free is struggling under an elected dictator.
When institutions fail, you have to turn to somebody else.
Heart wrenching when you realize that America is no longer the true north... but only a shadow of what generations fought and died for... thank you Canada for reminding us of what true democracy can be again... 😮💨
Interesting that you used a derogatory slur against President Biden, but you didn't do the same for Trump who is allowing Israel to finish the job... thinking there is an ulterior motive here... time to mute the MAGA noise...
We know why you are tied to Britain. Because the English claimed the territory that is now Canada, threw out the French, who also claimed it, subjugated the indigenous people and made it a commonwealth and part of their empire.
Can King Chuck come down to the States when he's finished in Canada and take us back to being under British rule? Before our cheeto king gives us to Russia and the Saudis?
Of course I remember studying the Revolutionary War in school! But we're right back to being dictated to by a mentally-fraught old man with crazy-ass ideas–don't see how King Chuck could do worse than King donny-2-dolls is doing now or King George III did back in the day.🇬🇧
Especially when he Dodge's his #UnPaidTaxes.
Britain's #royal #parasite #KingCharles still hasn't paid a penny in #InheritanceTax on Lizzie's £Billions.
As he continues to #LiveInLuxury at the public's expense.Its time to
Oh who cares? An old overblown institution head who literally has no power anywhere. Who the absolute hell does he think he is? England has a quite bloody history. The world believes he killed his young trophy wife so he could have an open relationship with the royal side piece.
Canada has always had our backs. We'll never forget that. Its nice to see people stepping up and showing up, be in Canada or Ukraine. More of this everywhere, please. I don't mean the king, I mean actual statesmen, real ones, that aren't orange.
Monarchy is an anachronism & I despise the privilege element of it, but it has the advantage of being independent from party politics & it's arguable whether or not a democratically elected HoS would be any more effective, or even cheaper. Overall, we have much more important things to worry about.
Will he acknowledge Israel controls the UK foreign policy?
If you remain silent on Israel's actions in Gaza then you are no different than the Nazis that perpetrated the Holocaust. Contact government leaders and demand an immediate ceasefire and end the blockade.
I’m not a monarchist, but this is an important role for a king in this century, to bring us together by reminding us of our shared values and reminding us of who we are when we’re at our best. Especially at times of rising fascism when the commonwealth needs a little glue.
… feeling Mr. cold sassy that you would kiss the‘huge’ big flabby *ss, with relish but the man who has stated as his intention to want to be your king 😉💥
Isn’t it a little weird though that to make clear that Canada values its independence they bring over the foreign king who is their actual head of state?
No, because he is not a “foreign king”, he is the King of Canada, and in that role symbolizes Canadian sovereignty, taking his direction from the democratically elected government of Canada.
Frankly most Canadians really don't want the monarchy involved and see this as a harmless political maneuver.
The conservative crowd definitely likes the royals more than the left, so this is a nice bit of theatre that promotes unity while underlining the fact that we're moving away from America.
No. We're a constitutional monarchy which means we govern ourselves as a sovereign nation but maintain ties to the monarchy and the rest of the Commonwealth. It's basically a the tightest form of allied relationship on a nation level.
So how much does the monarchy cost British citizens every year? Including those who can't afford it? Anybody can write a speech and read it - (except Trump); I'm waiting for the royals to walk away from it all and their heirs to get real jobs.
No clue, I'm not British. By all means abolish the monarchy in terms of public expenditure if it makes sense to do so, but that doesn't change the value of being part of the Commonwealth alliance or the point of having Charles do the throne speech to reiterate that tie.
Oh, dear, no...no...no. Another American who doesn't understand Canada or Canadian governmental structure. And from Florida, no less. You can't make this stuff up.
You are American. We aren't. I like that Canada has kept ties to Britain and we have 2 official languages. I think dictators are weird as are presidential military parades.
So do most of us but ,when you have a boorish President telling us we have an invisible line hence (not a country) and thoughts of annexing us. Time to remind him we are part of the commonwealth.
Well, Americans' opinions on other nations' governance are worthless, given your psycho president. That said, I doubt you're interested in anything remotely accurate about Canada as a nation and its governance. We're an independent nation--a true democracy--and a member of the Commonwealth.
I know! But King Charles is still technically your head of state. I spend much of my life trying to elect true small d democrats here, you can write me off because I'm just a dumb Floridian, that's fine, but there's just no way to defend monarchy in 2025.
Well, you better get working on your fascist authoritarian dictator and the meltdown of your nation. We're much better off with King Charles as head of state than you are with Trump. Indeed, Canada has fared better with ties to the UK than you have with Republicans and Democrats. Good luck.
Can't stand him! And I truly respect Canada for a lot of reasons. I think monarchies are archaic and stupid, however, and I can't believe y'all still have one, even if he plays no role in your governance.
The King paused .... like he's silently saying " go on now, make it loud "FU #Trump " ! but in true Canadian tradition ...we're polite, even in our disapproval of the fascists ... to a degree ! #canada speaks loudly in deeds as WWI and WWII attest ...
The government wrote part of the speech referencing the intent of the Liberal Government set out therein; while King Charles (and/or members of Buckingham Palace) wrote the beginning portions of the Throne Speech which were personal in nature.
All monarchies should've been abolished a long long time ago. No one needs a king or a queen telling them what to do unless it's kink related in the bedroom 😂
I beg your pardon. Speak for yourself. I did not vote for that narcissistic, utterly corrupt, morally reprehensible & downright vile pos. I voted for a woman who was smart, had a wealth of experience, showed much kindness & grace. That's what I deserve.
Oh, there are a few who know what it takes. The ones who remember FDR, and that he understood to focus on the basic fears of people, to be able to meet their basic needs, with respect for their dignity.
I love this. This is what people who understand a global community look like. Seems Canadians have always understood. True global citizens. I'm in Michigan, US, just over the bridge. Always loved Canada. I'll get there permanently or die trying. This is no country for old women. Or good old dogs.
If only it were that easy 💔 my wife and I met with a Canadian immigration lawyer and based on our situation she basically told us there was no chance. We’d just sit permanently in the waiting pool.
Your situation could be totally different than ours. It’s definitely worth sitting down with an immigration lawyer if that is something you are seriously considering.
It seems it greatly depends on your career and your family situation. She told us they have a housing crisis so they are only letting people come with specific qualifications. I definitely recommend talking to an immigration lawyer sooner than later so you know what you need to do! Best of luck 🩵
Thank you so much, D for D. Still have a lot to work on. Can I stay in touch with you? I think I'm going to have a lot of questions for people who've accomplished the move. 🙋♀️
Sorry, what hasn’t happened since the late 70’s? I don’t know the context. I could guess that a British monarch hasn’t addressed your Parlament since then?
Yes, but one clarification is needed. The sovereign, King Charles, is shared with 14 independent countries. Each country's monarchy is separate and legally distinct. Therefore, it is not the British monarch that is addressing parliament, but the King of Canada.
Queen Elizabeth II did throne speeches in 1957 and 1977.
This was Charles' 20th visit, first as king.
Unless I missed it, of all the hand shakes by Charles, Margaret Trudeau was the only one I saw to get a French double kiss as friends from Charles.
Today was known as the Throne Speech, which opens a session of Parliament by outlining the priorities for the government. In Canada, it would typically be read by the King's representative, the Governor General. Queen Elizabeth herself read the speech in 1977, as her son did today.
It'd 2025 and you all are groveling for a fucking monarch.
No wonder 30% of America wants a fascist dictator to worship. Humanity is fucked if you people can't drop this fucking parasocial relationship with a white man who pretends to be ordained by God to be above you all.
Okay then if you were charles, you should use all your assets and wealth to improve the Canadian peoples lives. Else you keeping that luxury and excessive means of living while the vast majority struggle is abhorrent therefor should be replenished peacefully or seized forcefully.
The Crown Estate in the UK pays an effective 75% tax on its income. I bet there aren't many billionaires who pay anything like that.
As far as I know, *none* of the income from the Canadian Crown lands goes to the monarch, so is all used "to improve the Canadian people's lives", via the state.
Do not parrot your vulgarities defending the indefensible to me.
Seize their assets, that king should have to work like every single one of us if he wants to take a vacation to Canada. And considering it's the fkn British monarchy, they should be entirely abolished.
The whole throne speech, given in French and English, was wonderful and all the rituals of the day made me immensely proud to be Canadian. We are a beautiful, unique, and sovereign state and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦
#TrueNorthStrongAndFree 🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦💪🇨🇦
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He must find all of this very confusing.
Having visited a # of times, I do know 🇨🇦 is beautiful & a very cool country (weather & vibe -wise). And with recent events, I'm certainly learning more. If it's any consolation, many of us are jealous of you guys!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations
It makes a difference.
#elbowsup
I can't believe it's come to this.
We're being threatened by the kingdom we beat almost 250 years ago because Christian Nationalism is stupid and reveres kings.
Fuck Trump, maga, the supreme court, kings, kingdoms, and religion.
But, it’s cool to see the traditional ways, with all the theatrical costumes.
But having a head of state who has no political power, their only role to represent the country, its laws & its people does work.
#NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
The True, Strong and Smart North. 🇨🇦🤗🇨🇦
https://youtube.com/shorts/cOoFyjZckU0?si=NoghbL4Tz1ncyKXG
https://okanagan.com/okanagan/ogopogo-monster-sighting-pictures-and-videos/
Look up the monarchy’s opaque wealth. Billions while the UK is on the bones of its arse.
Plus Charles the Third is rhyming slang…
Actually Boris the blade would have to go to the monarch and seek approval and the Queen King can veto these act of parliament.
he’s the nominal monarch of a shrinking Commonwealth virtually powerless one at that. It serves his popularity to go and rattle his tin sword in Canada.
He really carries no clout or weight unless you’re a committed royalist. of course the Canadians can go “look we’ve got a real king”
Cultural differences.
King George III and the founding fathers cannot believe the irony.
I hope to see "strong" some day.
I write critiquing letters with no fear to govts and newspapers. Would not do that now in America.
We have more freedom than you do.
With Donald Trump constantly threatening us & turning his support to embrace Putin, we are lucky to have his support at this very moment!
He traveled so far to stand up 4 us!
Thank you King Charles III!
William is Scottish, English and Danish
Philip schleswig-holstein-sonderburg-glücksburg
Danish and German
When institutions fail, you have to turn to somebody else.
Only bad stuff outside of their borders gets attention.
We're practically invisible to their media.
🇨🇦Canada is free and strong 💪 🇨🇦
The world has woken up, sad it took Genocide Joe and Trump for us to come to this realization.
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2020/10/hitler-found-blueprint-german-empire-in-the-american-west/
Britain's #royal #parasite #KingCharles still hasn't paid a penny in #InheritanceTax on Lizzie's £Billions.
As he continues to #LiveInLuxury at the public's expense.Its time to
#AbolishTheMonarchy
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-king-the-prince-their-secret-millions?cntsrc=social_share_android_the_king_the_prince_their_secret_million
Not least because Charles was already divorced and free to remarry, and Diana's death put that back about five years.
That Carney invited him shows that he does have power. People take notice of what he says and does, including Trump.
#CanadaStrong
If you remain silent on Israel's actions in Gaza then you are no different than the Nazis that perpetrated the Holocaust. Contact government leaders and demand an immediate ceasefire and end the blockade.
#FreePalestine
#ProtectPalestine
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/27/a-hidden-measure-in-the-republican-budget-bill-would-crown-trump-king
The conservative crowd definitely likes the royals more than the left, so this is a nice bit of theatre that promotes unity while underlining the fact that we're moving away from America.
A proper one.
But he can see a Nazi when one is in front of him.
Sarcasm & resentment is not the Canadian way.
But, it's a privilege the rest of the world has that we, the Americans who agree with you, are flirting with losing, so please use it. 🤷♂️
Especially on right wing social media and American circles (example: MLS, MLB, NHL).
The Govt wrote it
The RF is redundant in the 21st Century.
No need for anyone who was just born in the right bed.
Most formal addresses and speeches here are partially in each and live translated for TV/radio.
The anthem was originally French and is also often sung half English and French.
We don’t do enough in First Nations languages but that wasn’t what you were asking about…
It is where Canada came from .. it is history and heritage.
Unlike some .. Canadians accept the the past and deal with it.
All monarchies should've been abolished a long long time ago. No one needs a king or a queen telling them what to do unless it's kink related in the bedroom 😂
NO KINGS!
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This was Charles' 20th visit, first as king.
Unless I missed it, of all the hand shakes by Charles, Margaret Trudeau was the only one I saw to get a French double kiss as friends from Charles.
No wonder 30% of America wants a fascist dictator to worship. Humanity is fucked if you people can't drop this fucking parasocial relationship with a white man who pretends to be ordained by God to be above you all.
As far as I know, *none* of the income from the Canadian Crown lands goes to the monarch, so is all used "to improve the Canadian people's lives", via the state.
Seize their assets, that king should have to work like every single one of us if he wants to take a vacation to Canada. And considering it's the fkn British monarchy, they should be entirely abolished.
Best to leave it here, i think.
You’re getting left behind by friends you made centuries ago.
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦
#TrueNorthStrongAndFree 🇨🇦
#ElbowsUp 🇨🇦💪🇨🇦
#TrueNorth
#StrongAsFuck