Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King Charles' throne speech

King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by a monarch since 1977, amid tensions with the US.

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The address in Ottawa set out the government's priorities on behalf of new Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose Liberals won the country's general election in April. The campaign was dominated by US President Donald Trump's threats to Canada's independence.

The King, who is Canada's head of state, said relationships with partners - including the US - were changing, and he stressed the sovereignty of both nations.

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday's address, which was the first time a monarch has delivered the throne speech opening parliament in almost 50 years.

Carney's invitation to King Charles was in part a message to Trump, who has made repeated remarks undermining its sovereignty.