The King says a "new economic and security relationship" between Canada and the US will "deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations".

Britain’s King Charles hailed Canada as “strong and free” as he delivered a major speech to open parliament in Ottawa against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the country.

KING Charles has warned Canada must remain “strong and free” as it faces a critical time in its history. Charles backed the maple leaf nation’s independence when he became the first monarch since