King Charles to Address Canadian Parliament in Speech from the Throne

King Charles III, born Charles Philip Arthur George on November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, London, is the current monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Charles became the heir apparent at the age of three following his mother's accession to the throne in 1952. Charles was educated at notable institutions, including the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in archaeology, anthropology, and history. He later received a Master of Arts degree. He was invested as the Prince of Wales in 1969, becoming the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history. Charles served in the Royal Navy and has been involved in numerous charitable endeavors, founding the Prince's Trust in 1976 to support young people. Charles has been married twice, first to Lady Diana Spencer from 1981 to 1996, and then to Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. He has two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, from his first marriage. As king, Charles continues to prioritize charitable work and environmental advocacy. His coronation took place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey, where he emphasized the importance of inclusivity and religious diversity. Currently, King Charles III plays a significant role in British and Commonwealth affairs. He has made historic state visits, including to Germany and France, further solidifying diplomatic ties. In early 2024, Charles faced health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, which led to a temporary reduction in public engagements. Despite these challenges, he remains committed to his constitutional duties and charitable causes. His reign continues to be marked by both traditional and modernizing elements, reflecting the evolving nature of the British monarchy.

Mark Carney is Canada's 24th Prime Minister, having been elected Leader of the Liberal Party and sworn in to office in March 2025[5]. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, in 1965, Carney is the son of teachers and was raised in Edmonton, Alberta[5]. He earned a Bachelor of Economics from Harvard University in 1988, followed by a Master's degree in 1993 and a doctorate in 1995, both from Oxford University[1]. Before entering public service, Carney spent thirteen years with Goldman Sachs, working in its London, Tokyo, New York, and Toronto offices[1]. He transitioned to government in 2003 when appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, later becoming Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance in 2004[1]. On February 1, 2008, he was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada, a position he held until June 1, 2013[4]. During the 2008 financial crisis, Carney distinguished himself by reducing interest rates ahead of other nations and implementing forward guidance strategies that helped Canada weather the recession more effectively than other G7 countries[2]. His success and media accessibility made him a prominent figure in central banking circles. He chaired the Committee on the Global Financial System at the Bank for International Settlements (2010–11) and served as chairman of the Financial Stability Board (2011–18)[2]. In 2013, Carney became Governor of the Bank of England, making him the first non-British person to lead the institution since its founding in 1694[2]. He served until March 2020, applying forward guidance strategies to support the UK economy through Brexit and subsequent crises[5]. After stepping down from the Bank of England, Carney was appointed UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance in 2020 and served as an informal adviser to the Canadian government during the COVID-19 pandemic[2]. In September 2024, he was tapped to lead a Liberal economic task force, ultimately leading the party to victory in the April 2025 snap election before becoming Prime Minister[2][5].