Insider Reveals King Charles’ ‘Two-Pronged Attack’ Against Trump — After Kate Won Over the President
A former butler has suggested that any trip to the US would be strategically planned, with William and Kate playing a much bigger role.
The royal family is said to step up its international presence this year, with King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate potentially attending a key event in the US. The visit will be part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, though no official confirmation has been made as of yet. In a recent interview, former butler Paul Burrell has suggested that any trip to the US would be strategically planned, with the Prince and Princess of Wales playing a much bigger role, calling it Charles's ‘two-pronged attack.’
After Charles’ health struggles, William and Kate have, on several occasions, stepped up for the institution, representing the monarchy on key occasions. Their growing role has not gone unnoticed by the monarch, who now plans to deploy the couple as a vital part of the monarchy’s overseas approach. Speaking exclusively to OLBG (via Royal Insider), the former butler said, “He knows they are the most important and most powerful armor in his arsenal.” He continued that the King is “going to rely on them to pincer his visit to America. It’ll be a two-pronged attack.” Burrell suggests that Charles knows very well where public influence now lies.
The former butler has further claimed that Charles and Camilla would likely visit first in April, followed by a separate appearance from the Prince and Princess of Wales. The couple is said to be planning a trip to the US this summer to attend a FIFA 2026 World Cup match, making it highly likely they would remain in the country to mark the Fourth of July. This strategy is said to be deliberate, allowing the two to dominate headlines and potentially ‘totally eclipse’ the remaining US profile of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Given the strained relationship between the Sussexes and Trump, placing Kate and William at the center of events would not only take attention away from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but would also strengthen ties with the US.
Burrell's claims come after Kate won over Trump during the state visit in September, which he argues is an important indicator of her diplomatic appeal. During Trump’s second state visit to the UK, he attended a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle alongside other senior royals. In his speech, he praised the Princess of Wales as “so radiant and so healthy and so beautiful.” Reflecting on that encounter, the former butler said, “She charmed him... And he’ll never forget that. We’re dealing with a president who has a huge ego, so you’re going to have to stroke that ego. Nobody does it better than the royal family.”
Burrell believes that William and Kate now play a very important role in maintaining strong ties between Britain and the US. He also highlighted that for America as well as the royal family, it's crucial that they prove their worth, adding that the Prince and Princess of Wales “are specially placed to please an American president.” With increased overseas engagements, the monarchy seems to be relying heavily on the next generation of royals.
