- The UK government suffers a last-minute “wobble” on its US tour
- Source involved in planning reveals surprising details about tensions
- Government officials cite key reason for delay and next phase of plans
King Charles and Queen Camilla had reportedly been preparing for an important trip across the pond when an unexpected turn of events brought everything to a sudden halt at the last minute.
Last year, the royal family hosted US President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit, with all pomp and circumstance, as requested by the UK government.
There were reports that preparations were already underway, as the White House had sent an official invitation to Buckingham Palace. Charles and Camilla were due to fly to Washington DC at the end of the month for a three-day visit, which would have coincided with the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations.
However, now according to a daily mail According to the report, the trip is being delayed after the conflict between the United States and Iran broke out last week.
The UK government is responsible for approving the plans; There was a last-minute “wobble,” according to a Whitehall source involved in planning the trip.
“The plans were first put on hold in early February. On top of everything else, there was a notable lack of progress on the technology-related trade deals that were agreed upon during Trump’s visit,” the source said.
Trump had described Keir Starmer as “not Winston Churchill” for initially refusing to get involved in the conflict, causing the latest setback. Senior government officials believe the trip should be postponed until tensions have eased.
The source also noted that the “pomp and ceremony” would feel “incongruous and insensitive” during such a critical moment.
