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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Why there are calls to cancel the King’s US state visit

  • A senior Labour MP, Dame Emily Thornberry, has joined calls to delay King Charles’ rumoured visit to the US next month.
  • Concerns have been raised that the proposed visit could be overshadowed by worsening relations between the UK and Donald Trump’s administration.
  • Donald Trump recently criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expressing unhappiness with his response to the Middle East conflict.
  • Dame Emily suggested delaying the trip to avoid it taking place 'against the backdrop of a war' and to prevent embarrassment for the King and Queen.
  • Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey also previously urged the visit's cancellation, arguing Donald Trump should not receive a 'huge diplomatic coup'.

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