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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andy Gregory

King Charles hosts new Canadian PM Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace amid Trump’s ‘51st state’ threats

King Charles has hosted Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, as Donald Trump vows his intention to make the Commonwealth nation America’s 51st state.

In a possible show of support for Ottowa as it also battles a trade war initiated by Mr Trump, Charles – who is the King of Canada – wore a red tie to the meeting in the 1844 Room of the royal residence in London.

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