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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

King Charles and Queen Camilla's U.S. State Visit Is Facing a Roadblock as Government Refuses to Confirm Trip

King Charles and Donald Trump wearing suits and ties looking at each other.

President Donald Trump has been anticipating a historic state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla in late April, with sources telling the Telegraph that the state visit "can't come quickly enough" to help mend relations between Britain and the United States. But despite reports from multiple outlets discussing details of the trip, the Prime Minister has yet to confirm one is even taking place. Per the BBC, when Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson was asked about The King's travel plans on Monday, March 9, he replied, "No state visit has been confirmed yet." The comment comes after U.K. government leaders criticized a potential trip to the United States amid tensions following Trump’s military action in the Middle East."At a time when Trump has launched an illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up energy bills for British families, it's clear this visit should not go ahead," said Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey, per the outlet.

Donald and Melania Trump are pictured with Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla at a Buckingham Palace state banquet in 2019. (Image credit: Getty Images)
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