But the high commissioner also supported Mark Carney’s criticism of the unprecedented 2nd state visit granted to Trump, saying Carney was “direct” and “very accurate”.

Carney said it “cut across” his messages against US annexation threats and said Canadians “weren’t impressed”

King Charles’ upcoming royal visit to Canada will “reinforce” the country’s sovereignty against threats from Donald Trump, the Canadian high commissioner has said.

Ralph Goodale, the Canadian high commissioner, spoke as the King and Queen visited Canada House in central London

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