That role has been entirely ceremonial for decades, with the king’s majestic title considered a relic of a bygone era. Nowadays, Canadians are known more for their embrace of multiculturalism and anti-racism than hereditary sovereignty.

Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited King Charles III and Queen Camilla to open the Canadian Parliament on May 27. The Buckingham Palace confirmed that the British King and Queen will travel to Canada later this month and take part in the state opening of the Parliament.

In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart.