King Charles welcomed the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday during his visit to Buckingham Palace.

In another symbolic indication of support to Canada, King Charles welcomed the Canadian Prime Minister wearing a red tie, sending a codified message instead of directly expressing his views, the BBC writes, while Canada faces threats by the US.

King Charles, as soon as the elections are completed in Canada, is expected to travel to the country to further demonstrate his support.

The new Canadian prime minister told the king that the Canadian Battalion pin had been broken in the morning. The king was joking: “Do you want another one?” “We have a lot to discuss,” said King Charles.

The meeting with Carney is the last act of a series of efforts in the context of the diplomatic balancing for a king who is the leader of both the United Kingdom and the Canadian state.

King Charles must show solidarity with Canada without disturbing the United Kingdom’s relations with Trump.

The king must also avoid being directly involved in politics – and expressing himself on the basis of his ministers’ advice. Whatever his personal views on Trump’s comments about Canada’s annexation, the king must keep them for himself.

Also, the monarchy is one of the most powerful papers that the United Kingdom can play against President Trump. The latter seemed excited by the invitation of King Charles for a second visit.

Thus, the king’s messages are emitted through symbolic movements.

When Charles visited the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, he appeared wearing a series of Canadian medals.

The 60th anniversary of the flag with the Canadian maple leaf, which would otherwise pass unnoticed by the monarchy, was honored with a heartfelt message by the king, who praised the “proud, durable and compassionate” character.