King Charles ' pointed speech to President Trump regarding the sovereignty of Canada was 'thought-provoking, but not provocative', sources have insisted.

In a historic speech to Canada's Parliament, the monarch said “self-determination” is a value “Canadians hold dear” amid Trump's annexation push.

Britain's King Charles III delivered a rare speech Tuesday to the Canadian parliament during his two-day visit as head of state.

The comments appears to run contrary to claims from the U.S. ambassador to Canada, who said last week that the annexation saga was 'over'.

King Charles ' pointed speech to President Trump regarding the sovereignty of Canada was 'thought-provoking, but not provocative', sources have insisted.