King Charles III has decided to use everything in his arsenal to ensure that if — or more likely, when — President Donald Trump makes disturbing, shocking, or rogue comments during the upcoming state visit to the UK, the King will not be the one to be blamed.
During the upcoming visit from September 16 to 18, President Donald Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, will travel to the UK for his second state visit.
He will be greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla and is also expected to mingle with Prince William and Princess Kate during his trip.
In the weeks leading up to the trip, sources close to King Charles have reportedly stated that he is deeply worried and stressed.
Given his health issues and age, he is not in the best mental space to handle a president who is also facing his own public scrutiny and age-related health issues.
Reports have circulated that at a recent 9/11 Memorial event, many believed Trump suffered some sort of health episode when the left side of his face appeared to droop.
He has also been observed forgetting names, and some have speculated that it might be caused by old-age-related issues.
All of these challenges seem to weigh heavily on King Charles, which is why he initially tried to cancel the state visit and pushed for a low-key meeting while in Scotland. Trump declined.
King Charles Makes A Clever Maneuver For Donald Trump To Look Bad
He has made it clear in recent weeks via close sources who spoke to The Daily Beast that he is uncomfortable and even rattled by the visit because he expects Trump to make insensitive comments about immigration.
Trump is also expected to insult European leaders for failing their countries with terrible policies, and many are worried that he might bring up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and say something serious or simply odd that will grab headlines and humiliate the monarchy. King Charles is not waiting for Trump to say or do something; he has decided to get ahead of the drama.
He has already put out his defense — or what some would call an attack — stating that he will put his best foot forward.
He will ensure everything goes smoothly and will greet Donald Trump with all the pomp and circumstance. He will be diplomatic and ensure that the UK is viewed favorably.
A Stunning And Undeniable Truth
According to reports, King Charles, who is known for being extremely pragmatic and realistic, believes that this reunion with Donald Trump will most likely fall flat on its face.
He believes that there will be some cringeworthy instances, inappropriate statements, bizarre interactions, and other headline-grabbing incidents during the day at Balmoral Castle.
King Charles is already preparing the media by letting them know that it is not his fault. He has tried his best, but there is no way to tame the wild one known as Trump, so they should not blame him.
King Charles Puts The Spotlight And Onus On Trump
According to The Daily Beast: “The question is whether Charles, more considerate than his mother, can mask his distaste.
He lacks the poker face Elizabeth perfected across seventy years of service.
Palace insiders have already told me they are concerned that Trump might use the occasion to launch into an unfiltered rant about immigration, an issue on which he has already claimed that a “horrible invasion” is “killing Europe.”
The piece went on to reveal His Majesty’s true feeling: “Civil servants fear that he could even upend protocol by delivering politicized remarks while standing alongside the king, whose entire public life has been devoted to themes of tolerance and compassion.”
It continued: “Charles is currently at Birkhall, his house in Scotland, relaxing and no doubt preparing himself for the Trump state visit.I’m quite sure Charles will discharge his duties, and make nice with Trump seamlessly. But when the doors close and the visitors disperse, one wonders whether he too will confide, as his mother once did, that he found the man very rude indeed.”
His majesty is really putting the onus on Trump.
