King Charles III opened a session of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa this week, and used the moment to challenge President Donald Trump’s overtures to Canada, a member of the Commonwealth. Charles delivered a “speech from the throne” — a tradition based on the continuing relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom.

King Charles will walk a diplomatic tightrope as he opens Canada's Parliament for the first time, 48 years after his mother.

King Charles III used a significant speech in Canada’s parliament on Tuesday to underscore the country’s sovereignty following pressure from US President Donald Trump.