Canada allocated $125,000 for 10-day military protection of Buckingham Palace
In a historic event, the Edmonton-based Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment served as the King's Life Guard at the Horse Guards building in London from July 11 to 21. This marked the third time a foreign unit was entrusted with this ceremonial duty, with the previous two deployments also involving Canadians.
King Charles authorized the regiment to perform this prestigious role. The regiment, founded in 1900 to serve alongside British troops during the Boer War in South Africa, was proud to uphold this tradition. The British cavalry regiment provided support to their Canadian counterparts at no expense.
The mission, which cost approximately $125,000, was described as a "proud moment of Canadian nationhood and sovereignty." Nathan Tidridge, vice-president of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada, believes it is entirely appropriate for Canadian troops to guard their monarch in London. He explains that this gesture raises morale, highlights Canada's military history, and showcases the country's place as a sovereign state.
Professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba, Paul Thomas, considers the expenditure as a tiny expenditure supporting Canada's tradition as a constitutional monarchy and connection with the Commonwealth. Comparing the cost of the mission to the costs incurred by other countries for military-related events, such as U.S. President Trump's parade in Washington last spring, is mentioned by Nathan Tidridge.
King Charles expressed his support for Canadian sovereignty during an official visit to Ottawa in May. However, Duff Conacher, co-founder of Democracy Watch, believes most Canadians want the government to take steps towards making the country fully independent from Britain.
The mission took place amidst the backdrop of King Charles delivering the throne speech to Parliament, emphasizing the crown as a symbol of unity, stability, and continuity for Canada. This event was a testament to the strong bond between Canada and the United Kingdom, a bond that continues to evolve in the 21st century.
The article includes files from The Canadian Press.
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