A maple tree, a red dress and a ceremonial sword may seem like cold comfort for Canadians hoping to hear their head of state defend them against U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated pitches to annex their country.

King Charles has expressed his "deepest affection" for Canada amid Donald Trump's threats to annex the country. His Majesty held a private audience at Buckingham Palace yesterday with two senior Canadian officials.

At the time, the monarch hailed Canada as a "proud, resilient and compassionate country" and spoke of his "deepest affection" for its people. The King greeted his Canadian guests in both English and French before their 30-minute discussion, during which he presented Mr Peters with a new ceremonial sword commissioned by the Senate in his honour.

The meeting between the King and Canadian representatives comes as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and talks about making Canada the "51st state" of America. Many have wondered whether Trump, a great admirer of the King,

The Royal family has just quietly issued a subtle show of support for Canada amidst the Donald Trump tariff threats and sovereignty concerns.

King Charles has reportedly expressed his “deep affection” for Canada as Donald Trump has threatened to annex the nation and has engaged in a trade war with his northern neighbour. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with King Charles III on Monday where he will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state

King Charles presented his Canadian personal attendant and messenger with a new ceremonial sword at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, a symbolic gesture that carries added meaning as the country stares down U.

Open the Youtube video King Charles has made a "very clever" diplomatic move by reaffirming his commitment to Canada amid escalating tensions with the United States, according to political commentator Scarlett McGwire.