BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph assesses the significance and symbolism of King Charles’ trip to Canada where he will open the parliament in Ottawa – following in the footsteps of his mother Queen Elizabeth who carried out the same duty in 1957.
It’s also an important trip for Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who has dealt with tariff whiplash and talks of annexation from US President Donald Trump.
Carney will be hoping the King’s visit strengthens ties with the UK and shows off his country’s sovereignty.