King Charles Visits Canada, Reads The Throne Speech, And Wow!

Yes, you read that right. Wow, y’all. Just … WOW. First of all, I have *no* idea how my husband got me out of bed this morning, and then got me to drink a Monster Zero while I was trying to go face first into my keyboard (seriously!). But he did, and I did, and I was able to watch the whole second (broadcast) day of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit. Sure, this isn’t exactly politics, but since it’s Canada, whom the Cheeto Prophet has been salivating over for months, I figured it was applicable.

Here’s the important part – the speech. Holy h*ll, there were some DEFINITE jabs at tRump. I was just about dying laughing while trying to hold my phone still so I could take pictures. And there were definitely parts about making new alliances for trade and military cooperation. I would say there were some pretty strong hints aimed towards the EU and NATO countries not in the EU. They’re definitely looking at trying to make new pacts with other countries, and I think that was another shot at Agent Orange, in that they are going to be pulling away from the US. Serves us right, y’know. Canada is not for sale. Ever.

I wish I could remember more of the speech, but it was approximately 26 minutes long, and I couldn’t take notes and take pictures at the same time. I’m sure the text will show up online in the near future, as well as a recording. And something else about the speech? I was *NEVER* bored. I found it fascinating. The parts that were added from King Charles himself fit in with the tenor of the rest of the speech so *very* well. You could barely tell there was a change from when he changed from “his part” to the rest of the speech. I only knew about it because the announcers said something. That speaks volumes, to use an overused phrasing. I was incredibly impressed, and I didn’t expect to be.

I’ve never particularly cared about Charles, and it had nothing to do with the Diana debacle. And then I really didn’t care about Camilla when she entered the picture. I was “oh, whatever” when I came across news articles about them. I started being impressed with him when they announced he had cancer. He was upfront yet reserved, but really shared updates with “the people” to say and show how he was doing, and then he started going back to work part-time as soon as he could. Camilla was there and solidly supporting him through all of it without making a fuss. It was pretty damn obvious how much she cared for Charles and she was right there with him through thick and thin.

I started rethinking my prejudices after that. Then came today. Oh, my goodness gracious. Go back to the first sentence I wrote. Wow. Today *really* hit home with me. His people kept having to move him along because he wanted to take time with the spectators, shaking hands and saying a few words. And yes, Camilla was right there, too.

You know he had to know what was in the speech in advance, so his people could add his part to it. He didn’t smirk (I would have) during the jabs at tRump. He was very measured, calm, and yes, kingly. I never expected that. NEVER. This whole day with him, and partly Camilla, was an eye-opener. I am SO glad I watched. Yes, I missed writing time, but it was worth it. I hope I’ve shown you a little bit of why. Thanks for sticking with me!

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