KING Charles will reportedly make a “secret offer” to Donald Trump during his State visit.
The Royal proposal is said to potentially reduce tensions between the White House and Canada.
Plans are allegedly in the works to make the USA the next “associate member” of the Commonwealth.
The international association, which currently boasts 56 states, could welcome the US as a new member.
In February, a Tariff war began between the two countries with Trump signing orders to impose near-universal tariffs on goods from Canada entering the United States.
The US President revealed Canada could avoid higher taxes if it joined the United States of America as its 51 state.
Canada, of which the King is head of state, is part of the Commonwealth of Nations and including America may dampen the current conflict.
Suggestions for the US to join the Commonwealth were first made during Trump’s first stint in the White House by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) with the blessing of Queen Elizabeth.
Now in his second term of office, the proposal has been brought back with members of the society crossing their fingers for the King to extend an invitation to Trump upon their next meeting.
A source told the Daily Mail: “This is being discussed at the highest levels.
“It would be a wonderful move that would symbolise Britain’s close relationship with the US.
“Donald Trump loves Britain and has great respect for the Royal Family, so we believe he would see the benefits of this.”
When the RCS first wrote to Trump in 2017, the letter was delivered by current Reform leader Nigel Farage.
The latest letter was hand-delivered to the US President last month by Sir Kier Starmer inviting the US leader to a second state visit.
A delighted President Trump immediately accepted the invitation, hailing both Starmer and the King as special and beautiful.
He declared it would be an “honour” to visit the King’s “fantastic” country.
President Trump even gushed about Sir Keir’s wife Lady Victoria and his love of Britain and is known to have a deep affection for the Royal Family.
He also vowed to always stand with Brit troops and gave the PM a boost by appearing to back his controversial Chagos deal.
If the US is invited to join the Commonwealth it is hoped to be a step towards bringing countries together around shared values like democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Source : https://www.the-sun.com/royals/13833861/charles-trump-secret-offer-kier/
