King Charles has expressed concern over Trump’s forthcoming state visit, and the US President is already proving him right to do so, and he hasn’t even arrived yet.
Trump appears to be excited about the upcoming state visit, extending an invite to an unexpected guest (Image: Getty Images )
Donald Trump will be in the UK later this month for a state visit, and according to ITV’s Robert Peston, the US President “just wants to have fun” during the official visit, which appears to be the case with Trump inviting a friend to his welcome dinner.
Invitations to the dinner are sent out two months in advance by the Royal Household with Trump making a last-minute addition to the guest list.
The US President has reportedly invited former British ambassador to the US, Dame Karen Pierce, to attend the forthcoming state banquet, scheduled to take place on September 17, which will be co-hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Charles has expressed concern over Trump speaking out of turn when he’s in the UK later this month with Royal News’ Brittani Barger saying he has “good reason” to feel that way.
Speaking exclusively to Mirror US, Barger said: “If King Charles is concerned President Trump will speak out of turn, he has good reason to think that.”
King Charles has expressed concern about Trump speaking out of turn during the visit, it’s being reported (Image: PA)
She explained: “President Trump does not hide his feelings or opinions, no matter who is around. And that is one reason so many people love him, but so many also dislike him.”
Barger wasn’t surprised to learn Trump was invited for a second state visit, which she explained.
The state banquet is expected to be attended by 150 guests
The royal expert said: “Trump is known to have a fondness for the Royal Family so it came as no surprise that he immediately accepted the invitation.”
She added: “I think the state visit will be good for both countries. Trump is shaking things up, so I think this was an olive branch of sorts.”
Now 151 guests with Trump’s addition
In terms of Pierce, she has yet to accept or decline the invite, but the current British Ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, will be in attendance and he and Trump haven’t always seen eye-to-eye.
In the past, Mandelson referred to Trump as “a danger to the world” but has since changed his tune.
In January, Mandelson said: “I think that he has won fresh respect. He certainly has from me, and that is going to be the basis of all the work I do as his majesty’s ambassador in the United States.”
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