Monarch and heir prepare for a major royal visit to America, stirring speculation
Prince Harry has received unexpected news regarding King Charles and Prince William ahead of his upcoming trip to the UK. Reports suggest that the monarch and the Prince of Wales are planning a high-profile royal tour to the United States, a move that could potentially shift the spotlight back onto the Sussexes.
The royal visit aims to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the US, with a senior UK government source stating, “Donald Trump has a clear affinity for the Royal Family.” Trump, who had a strong relationship with the late Queen, recently met Prince William and has expressed admiration for King Charles.
The tour, if confirmed, would coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, serving as a symbolic gesture to reinforce the historic "special relationship" between the two nations.
A source told The Times, “Playing up to [Trump’s] pro-monarchist tendencies is one of several important ways we can exert our soft power.”
This planned US visit would be the first significant royal tour since William and Kate’s 2022 trip to Boston for the Earthshot Prize Awards. Such a tour could inevitably place the Sussexes back in the headlines, given their move to California in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties.
Notably, Harry and Meghan’s relationship with Trump is believed to be less than favourable. Their 2020 appeal to American voters was widely interpreted as a nod of support for President Biden, potentially adding tension to any discussions surrounding the royal visit.
As Harry prepares for his UK legal battle, the news of this upcoming royal tour underscores the evolving dynamics within the royal family and raises questions about how it might influence public perception of the Sussexes.
