Trump Tells BBC King’s Visit Could ‘Absolutely’ Help Repair US-UK Relations

Opinion on Royal Couple’s State Trip

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the upcoming state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla would contribute to improving ties with the United Kingdom. During a phone conversation with the BBC, he stated that the visit could serve as a catalyst for mending the relationship, describing the monarch as “fantastic” and “a great man.”

“I know him well, I’ve known him for years,” Trump said. “He’s a brave man, and he’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes.”

Itinerary and Partnership Highlights

The royal couple will embark on a four-day journey to the United States starting on Monday. Their schedule includes a private audience with Trump at the White House and a speech to Congress. Following two days in Washington, D.C., the pair will visit New York, Virginia, and Bermuda before returning to the UK.

The Foreign Office highlighted that the trip coincides with the 250th anniversary of US independence, celebrating a partnership rooted in “shared prosperity, security, and history.”

Tensions with UK Prime Minister

Trump also addressed his relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, suggesting the leader could only “recover” if he adjusted his approach to immigration. The president criticized the UK’s stance on the Iran conflict and its reluctance to engage in a “wider war.”

“If he opened the North Sea and if his immigration policies became strong, which right now they’re not, he can recover, but if he doesn’t, I don’t think he has a chance,” Trump explained.

Earlier this month, Trump had warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” unless Iran reached a deal. The remark drew criticism from global figures, including the Pope and UN chief.

“The other side is dying to make a deal,” he said. “So whatever I’m saying or whatever I’m doing, it seems to be working very well.”

Additionally, Trump emphasized his desire for allies like the UK to support his initiatives, calling his outreach a “test” of their commitment. “I didn’t need anybody,” he remarked, adding that the US had “wiped Iran’s military out.”