GettyAmerica may be poised for a brand new British invasion. Senior members of Britain’s Royal Family could stage a visit to the U.S. as early as next year.
British Royal Tour Meant to Strengthen Ties with U.S.
Sources inside Britain’s government have told the U.K. newspaper The Times that senior royals are already being “lined up” for the tour to help boost relations with President Donald Trump.
GettyA senior UK government source said: “Donald Trump has a clear affinity for the royal family. He had a great relationship with the late Queen, recently met Prince William and has spoken highly of King Charles. A royal tour to the US would help reinforce the ‘special relationship’.”
Royal Tour Could Coincide with America’s 250th Birthday
No firm plans are set and no tour offer has been extended. But a royal visit to the US next year could coincide with events marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of America’s declaration of independence. President Trump has already indicated that he plans to invite world leaders and other dignitaries to Independence Day celebrations he promises will be “the best of all time.”
GettyQueen Elizabeth came to the U.S. in 1976 to mark America’s 200th anniversary of its independence from Britain. And President Trump visited the Queen in England for an official state visit during his first term in 2019.
GettyKing Charles III sent a letter offering congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration according to Buckingham Palace officials.
The 76-year-old monarch reportedly sent a handwritten letter to President Trump that spoke of the “enduring special relationship between the UK and US.”
Senior Members of Royal Family Face Cancer Battles
Both King Charles and Prince William’s wife Katherine have both been battling cancer. Princess Katherine recently announced that she is in remission after a year of treatment.
But the King’s cancer treatment continues, now going into its second year. Nevertheless, King Charles is traveling to Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz this month. He also plans to travel to Italy to meet with the Pope in the coming months. The King is reportedly determined to maintain a full calendar of royal duties despite his health battle. Neither King Charles nor Princess Katherine have made clear what specific type of cancer either is battling.
GettyInsiders say President Trump is a fan of the Royal Family. Before his inauguration, he organized a last-minute meeting with Prince William while both were in Paris for the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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