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Ottawa, May 25, 2025: In a historic event seen as a defining moment for Canada’s identity, King Charles III delivered the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa today, marking only the third time a reigning monarch has opened a session of Canada’s Parliament.Royal watchers and political analysts hailed the moment as a clear assertion of Canada's constitutional independence—particularly significant given U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks suggesting Canada could become the "51st state" of the United States. The decision to invite King Charles III to deliver the speech was taken by Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinforce Canada's sovereignty and…