Canada PM Trudeau says protecting sovereignty is his priority in talks with King Charles

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said nothing is more important to his citizens than "standing up for our sovereignty" after U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested making the country into the 51st U.S. state.

Asked what his priority will be when he meets on Monday with Britain's King Charles, who is Canada's head of state, he cited the issue of protecting his country's sovereignty.

"I look forward to sitting down with his majesty tomorrow, as always we will discuss matters of importance to Canada and Canadians, and I can tell you that nothing seems more important to Canadians than standing up for our sovereignty and our independence as a nation," Trudeau told reporters.