Royal visit sends a double-edged diplomatic message
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 12:22 pm
Two reports indicate that the royal visit was orchestrated not only to honor tradition but also to serve as a subtle, almost cheeky rebuke directed at Trump and establish a nuanced message to London. The strategy appears both carefully calculated and wryly provocative.
A cheery, chatty King seemed to be in his element yesterday, with maybe even a little swagger?
Justin Trudeau is usually known for his choice of novelty socks. However, it was the former prime minister’s selection of footwear during King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit that raised eyebrows on social media. The 53-year-old Trudeau attended the Senate building for the opening of Parliament…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by inviting King Charles to Ottawa this week, foreign policy experts say — but Trump may not have been the only target audience. Multiple experts in foreign policy say they’re convinced Carney arranged the…
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney meant to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by inviting King Charles to Ottawa this week, foreign policy experts say — but Trump may not have been the only target audience.
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