Civil Servant Reveals King Charles’ Biggest ‘Concern’ About Trump's State Visit: ‘He Doesn't Feel...'
Donald Trump never bites his tongue when it comes to sharing his views on immigration. The U.S. President has made immigration a cornerstone of his campaign for the presidency and has spoken against migrants potentially taking away jobs from American citizens. Meanwhile, the UK in recent years has also seen tension, with anti-migrant protests erupting across the country. Given the sensitive domestic atmosphere, a civil servant has revealed that King Charles is allegedly 'very concerned' Trump may launch an anti-immigration tirade during his September state visit to the UK.
According to the UK Migration Observatory, roughly 37,000 people were detected crossing the English Channel in small boats in 2024. Reuters also reports that nearly 20,000 asylum seekers had arrived in the first half of 2025. The influx of asylum seekers has led to anti-migrant protests in hotels across Essex, Canary Wharf, Norwich, Southampton, Nottinghamshire, and Tamworth. In light of the same, shortly after touching base in Scotland on July 25, Trump told reporters, "You'd better get your act together or you’re not going to have Europe anymore. You’ve got to stop this horrible invasion that is happening to Europe, many countries in Europe." Reflecting on his remarks, a civil servant told The Daily Beast that Charles fears Trump's habit of delivering such impromptu interviews to the media may land the monarchy in hot water.
The civil servant explained that foreign visitors meeting Charles are informed beforehand that the King is apolitical and should not be involved in political controversy. The monarchy is constitutionally required to be politically neutral and avoid picking a side on such issues. That being said, the aide claimed that "the trouble with Trump is, he doesn’t feel bound by the rules." They added, "Of course, he will make a speech and propose toasts at the banquet in his honor. Usually, these speeches are ceremonial diplomacy of the highest order and honor the relationship between the two nations. The one group of people Trump seems to respect is the British royal family, so we will just have to hope for the best."
Charles's apolitical stance has also led to speculation that he is soft on the issue of immigration. While he has not publicly commented on the issue, a friend of the King has previously said, "Charles has spent his entire life promoting tolerance and compassion. He will be appalled by what Trump said on Friday, which seems to be entirely driven by his domestic agenda, and will be very concerned about the possibility of a repeat of Trump’s outburst in September." They further stressed, “If Trump starts sounding off about the evils of immigration to the cameras while the King is standing next to him, the King would find that hard to take.” Back in 2024, through his spokesperson, Charles had made public calls for unity and understanding, addressing violence that targeted migrants and Muslims.
The Telegraph has reported that Trump will not be granted the honor of addressing the Parliament during his state visit on September 17. The report mentions that there is a strong possibility that Labour MPs may protest a joint address to Parliament, potentially by boycotting the session en masse, which could cause embarrassment for the President. His visit is reportedly hence scheduled for mid-September, during a parliamentary recess, giving the UK a convenient reason to withhold the opportunity for him to speak.