Royal news live: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Canada

Crowds gather for the arrival of Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla in Ottawa.

The visit, at the invitation of new Prime Minister Mark Carney, comes in response to repeated suggestions by US President Donald Trump that the US should annex its northern neighbour.

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In a statement released ahead of their arrival, Prime Minister Mark Carney said: “The royal visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown – one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values.

“A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity, and confidence of our people.

“Tomorrow, His Majesty King Charles III will deliver the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber, nearly 70 years after Canada’s Sovereign first opened Parliament.

“This historic honour matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify.”

The King and Queen have been urged to use their visit to Canada to seek an apology for the historical abuse of British Children.

Between 1869 and 1948, more than 100,000 children were shipped to orphan homes in Canada from the UK.

But many of these children were used as cheap labour- such as farm workers and domestic servants. Some were also mistreated and abused.

However, Canada has not followed the UK and Australia in apologising for its involvement in child migrant schemes.

Canada has resisted calls to follow the UK and Australia in apologising for its involvement in child migrant schemes.

Campaigners for the Home Children told Sky News that the royal visit is a “great opportunity” for a change of heart.

“I would ask that King Charles uses his trip to request an apology,” John Jefkins told the broadcaster.

The monarchy has long been unpopular among Quebec’s French-speaking majority. Some nationalist voices in the province have been critical of the Carney government’s decision to invite the king to deliver the throne speech, Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal said.

“Whether the separatists work themselves into a lather over this frankly, I don’t care. I don’t think Quebecers will care a lot,” said Charest, the former premier of Quebec.

“The may not like the monarchy or whatever they’d like to read into it, but British institutions have served us very well.”

The King is set to read what is put before him by Canada’s prime minister and his team. The speech is usually read by Canada’s governor general, the monarch’s representative in Canada.

Canada has faced repeat comments from Trump about making Canada the 51st US state, but experts say it’s unlikely Charles will address this.

“King Charles is unlikely to comment directly on the 51st state issue. Yet, his introductory remarks could feature broad statements about Canada’s integrity and sovereignty. At least this is what many Canadians would like him to do,” said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal.

The King is set to warn that “Canada is not for sale” during his upcoming trip to the country in the face of threats from Donald Trump, the Canadian high commissioner has said.

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King Charles puts down the puck for the start of a game of hockey during a visit to a community event at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, showcasing cultural heritage and diversity of Canada, as part of the royal two-day visit to Canada.

Although the King is expected to avoid making political comments, he has made some symbolic gestures to support Canada amid Trump’s threat.

On the 60th anniversary of the first raising of the country’s maple leaf flag in February, the King praised Canada as a “proud, resilient and compassionate country”.

He was seen wearing Canadian medals when he visited aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in March.

Plus, during a tree-planting ceremony at Buckingham Palace he chose a maple.