Queen Camilla has become the center of attention thanks to her latest official visit to Canada alongside Charles III. This trip took place days after the annexation threats expressed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump.
Last Monday, May 26, the royal couple arrived in Ottawa on their first official visit to Canada as monarchs. During their stay, the British sovereigns have participated in several events, including the inauguration of the 45th legislature of the Canadian Parliament.
As has been reported, Queen Camilla and Charles III landed at 1:15 p.m. local time at the airport of the Canadian capital. They did so aboard an Airbus CC-330 Husky of the Canadian Air Force.
However, as soon as she stepped off the plane, Queen Camilla managed to become the center of attention. This was all thanks to her unbelievable brooch of brilliants and diamonds in the shape of a maple leaf, a jewel that symbolizes the national emblem of Canada.
According to reports, it was originally a gift that King George VI gave to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, grandmother of Charles III, on the occasion of their first trip to Canada in 1939.
This jewel has great historical value, since Queen Elizabeth II wore it on numerous occasions during her visits to the country. In addition, Queen Camilla also wore it on her first official visit to Canada when she was still Duchess of Cornwall.
Queen Camilla and Charles III visit Canada after Donald Trump's annexation threats
At the airport, Queen Camilla and her husband, Charles III, were received by the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, and by the President, Mark Carney. This warm welcome marked the official start of their visit and symbolizes the strengthening of the historical ties between that country and the British monarchy.
The leaders of the three main indigenous groups of the country also attended the arrival ceremony. Among them were Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, from the Assembly of First Nations; Natan Obed, Inuit representative; and Victoria Pruden, President of the Métis.
That same day, Queen Camilla and Charles III participated in the traditional tree planting ceremony at Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General. The chosen tree was an American hornbeam, the fifth planted by the monarch at that location.
In addition, the ceremony of Queen Camilla's swearing-in as a member of the Privy Council for Canada was also held. This body advises the monarch on matters of state and constitutional affairs.
Finally, last Tuesday, King Charles III inaugurated the 45th legislature of the Canadian Parliament. This has been the third time a British monarch has read the Speech from the Throne in Canada, the previous occasions being in 1957 and 1977, both led by Queen Elizabeth II.
There is no doubt that the king's participation in this ceremony responds to a direct request from President Mark Carney. The objective is to underline the constitutional ties between Canada and the British monarchy.
This gesture now takes on special importance, considering the context of great international tension and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.