Justin Trudeau faces flak for wearing sneakers while meeting King Charles: 'An unserious man to the end'

OTTAWA, CANADA: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced flak from people online for his unorthodox outfit choice while meeting King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Tuesday, May 27.

The former Canadian PM joined the British royals at the Ottawa Senate building for the opening of the new session of parliament, according to the Daily Mail.

Justin Trudeau wears sneakers while meeting King Charles

During his meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, Trudeau donned a blue suit, but he wore it with some bright green and red Adidas Gazelle sneakers.

This was quite a unique and bizarre combination, considering he was meeting the royals for an official event, rather than a casual gathering.

Notably, Trudeau was accompanied by his mother, Margaret Trudeau, and he seemed in great spirits, per the outlet. 

Meanwhile, the royals were escorted in a horse-drawn landau and met by a royal salute from a 100-strong Guard of Honor before they headed in.

Canada PM Mark Carney had invited King Charles to formally open the new session of parliament in what is being interpreted as a sign from Canada that its sovereignty is not for sale, per the outlet.

Moreover, it is the highlight of the couple's visit to the North American nation, and Charles' first as king. 

Meanwhile, Trudeau announced his retirement in January. He had become unpopular in recent years due to different issues such as the soaring cost of food and housing, and surging immigration.

A source informed Daily Mail that the former Canadian PM has rented an apartment in Ottawa where he is expected to stay till his youngest children, Ella-Grace and Hadrien are done with school.

Trudeau shares the two, and his 17-year-old son, Xavier, with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, from whom he separated in August 2023.

Internet trolls Justin Trudeau for wearing sneakers while meeting King Charles

Several internet users trolled Justin Trudeau as he decided to wear a bright green and red Adidas Gazelle sneakers along with a blue suit while meeting King Charles.

A user wrote on X, "Trudeau couldn't even bother to wear proper shoes to what could possibly be his last public appearance. An unserious man to the end," while one added, "They look like clown shoes so I'd say they're appropriate."

A person also stated, "Desperate cry for attention," whereas one mentioned, "I guess the pair with the flashing LEDs and sirens were in the repair shop."

A user also wrote, "He likely thought it was cool, and it would be if he was fourteen," while one commented, "He probably borrowed them from his son."

A person added, "Really? How odd? I thought the weird socks were enough of an affectation," whereas one said, "Don't give him the attention he craves."

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