United Kingdom, May 27 -- King Charles has warned Canada is facing "unprecedented challenges".

The monarch, 76, who is still carrying out royal tours and engagements as he undergoes cancer treatment, made the alarming declaration as he opened the country's new parliamentary session in Ottawa on Tuesday (27.05.25.)

Charles, who serves as Canada's head of state, delivered the speech from the throne at the Senate of Canada Building, marking the start of a new session of Parliament at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The event followed rising tensions between Canada and the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to annex the country.

Speaking in French during the speech, Charles said: "We must face reality: ...