King to open Parliament at end of May
King Charles is to open Parliament at the end of May. Usually the Governor‑General reads the Speech from the Throne, but this time it will be the King.
I’m seeing a lot of carping about this choice, but I can see the psychology. “Nice try, Donald. But we already have a king.”
Ian 17:34 on 2025-05-02 Permalink
I say we make them duke it out.
Kate 18:12 on 2025-05-02 Permalink
I wouldn’t know which one to bet on. Trump is a decrepit windbag, but Harry has been dropping hints that his father’s not long for this world.
dwgs 22:09 on 2025-05-02 Permalink
As the sovereign he’s not allowed to express a political opinion but he has been taking steps to indirectly support Canada for the last few months.
H. John 00:32 on 2025-05-03 Permalink
Rather nice, as Josée Legault points out, that he’ll be able to do it in both official languages since he’s fluent in French.
Ian 10:27 on 2025-05-03 Permalink
I’m sure he’s got a fine Québecois accent up his sleeve.
Kate 12:32 on 2025-05-03 Permalink
Frenssh he spak ful faire and fetisly,
After the scole of Stratford atte Bowe,
For Frenssh of Parys was to him unknowe.
Ian 18:37 on 2025-05-04 Permalink
It’s not every day you get to crack a Chaucer joke haha