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King meets Carney in symbolic for Canada

Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent
King Charles, who is also king of Canada, meets Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace

King Charles gave a warm welcome to the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney when he visited Buckingham Palace.

It was another symbolic gesture of for Canada from a King, wearing a red tie, who has to send coded signals rather than spell things out in words, as Canada faces threats from US President Donald Trump.

But the King has sought to make clear his commitment to Canada - and if it had not been for his cancer diagnosis, the BBC understands he would have travelled there for an intended visit in 2024.

There are also suggestions that once Canada's election is out the way, a visit to Canada will be a priority, where he can further demonstrate his .

The new Canadian prime minister told the King that his Order of Canada pin had broken this morning. The King joked: "Do you want mine"Thin, purple banner promoting the Royal Watch newsletter with text saying, “Get insider stories and expert analysis every week, straight to your inbox”. ​​There is also a graphic of Queen Camilla, King Charles, Prince William and Princess Catherine on a floral, white background." class="sc-d1200759-0 dvfjxj"/>

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