King Charles will make history on Tuesday when he becomes only the second British monarch to give the address at the state opening of the Canadian parliament.
The King’s second day in the capital Ottawa will see him follow the precedent set by Queen Elizabeth II in 1957 and open the first session of the 45th parliament.
He will be delivering the words of the Canadian government, similar to a UK State opening of parliament, but commentators will be looking for any veiled references to US President Donald Trump.
Canada has faced the unwanted attention of Trump who has launched a trade war against his neighbour and made threats to annex the country as America's 51st state.
Commenting on the aims of his administration, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the King's speech would “outline the government's ambitious plan to act with urgency and determination, and to deliver the change Canadians want and deserve: to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build the strongest economy in the G7, to bring down the cost of living, and to keep communities safe”.
The Canadian leader also praised the “historic ties” between his nation and the UK “that crises only fortify” ahead of the King and Queen's welcome to Ottawa on Monday.
During the first day of their two-day visit to Canada, Charles and Camilla experienced all aspects of Canadian life from street hockey to a greeting from indigenous people, a trip widely seen as a show of support for the country in the face of challenges from the US leader.
Charles dropped a puck to start a game of street hockey when they met the public in the nearby Lansdowne Park, and the couple were welcomed by shouts of "welcome home" and "God save the King" at the community gathering.
Mr Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of England, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, acted as hosts to show their royal guests around stalls showcasing the diversity and heritage of modern Canada.
Annie Riendeau, 50, from Montreal, showed Charles a tattoo of his late mother's cipher EIIR on her inner forearm and told the King: “I'm going to get one for you too, soon.”
In a statement released ahead of their arrival, Mr Carney said: “The Royal Visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown - one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values.
“A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity, and confidence of our people.”
