King Charles presented his Canadian personal attendant and messenger with a new ceremonial sword at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, a symbolic gesture that carries added meaning as the country stares down U.

At the time, the monarch hailed Canada as a "proud, resilient and compassionate country" and spoke of his "deepest affection" for its people. The King greeted his Canadian guests in both English and French before their 30-minute discussion, during which he presented Mr Peters with a new ceremonial sword commissioned by the Senate in his honour.

King Charles has reportedly expressed his “deep affection” for Canada as Donald Trump has threatened to annex the nation and has engaged in a trade war with his northern neighbour.

King Charles has expressed his "deepest affection" for Canada amid Donald Trump's threats to annex the country. His Majesty held a private audience at Buckingham Palace yesterday with two senior Canadian officials.