King Charles III delivered a speech on what would have been his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday on Tuesday. However, one royal expert has now claimed that part of the speech was a “swipe” at Donald Trump, just weeks before the royals are expected to visit the White House.
Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, visited King Charles and the Royal Family last year. The meeting appeared to be successful, as King Charles and Queen Camilla accepted an invitation to the White House in late April as part of celebrations marking the U.S. 250th anniversary.
The royals are expected to meet President Donald Trump after Buckingham Palace confirmed a state visit to the United States.
The trip to the U.S. has been anticipated for some time. However, visits of this nature are conducted on behalf of the UK government, and an official announcement reportedly appeared delayed until tensions surrounding the Iran conflict had eased.
Details regarding King Charles and Queen Camilla’s schedule in the United States have not yet been revealed. However, the monarch is expected to address Congress.
It will be the first UK state visit to the U.S. since Queen Elizabeth visited in 2007. At that time, Barack Obama was president.
King Charles to visit Donald Trump at the White House
Donald Trump announced on social media that the U.S. visit would take place between April 27 and April 30. He said a “beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th” would be arranged, adding that he and Melania Trump “look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect.” He concluded by saying the visit would be “TERRIFIC.”
While the visit may be “terrific,” one royal expert has now pointed to remarks that have raised concerns. On Tuesday, April 21, Queen Elizabeth II would have celebrated her 100th birthday, and a commemoration was held at Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth was Britain’s longest-reigning and longest-serving monarch, spending 70 years on the throne before her passing in September 2022 at the age of 96.
In a televised statement, Charles said his mother had helped shape the world around her and touched countless lives. However, he also suggested that current global events may have troubled her.
“Today, as we mark what would have been my beloved mother’s 100th birthday, my family and I pause to reflect on the life and loss of a sovereign who meant so much to us all, and to celebrate anew the many blessings of her memory,” King Charles said.
King Charles takes “swipe” at Donald Trump in emotional speech
“Millions will remember her for moments of national significance; many others for a fleeting personal encounter, a smile, a kind word that lifted spirits, or for that marvelous twinkle of the eye when sharing a marmalade sandwich with Paddington Bear in the final months of her life.”
He continued: “Much about the times we now live in, I suspect, may have troubled her deeply, but I take heart from her belief that goodness will always prevail and that a brighter dawn is never far from the horizon,” Charles said. “God bless you, darling mama. You remain forever in our hearts and prayers.”
King Charles’ reference to “troubled” times around the world prompted royal expert Kinsey Schofield to react. Speaking on Sky News, Schofield suggested that the monarch’s tribute to his late mother may have been a “swipe” at Donald Trump and the conflict involving Iran.
“I’m going to be honest, maybe I’m just sensitive … but I felt like that was a swipe at what’s going on in the United States between Donald Trump and Iran,” Schofield said.
“When he’s talking about global issues, I don’t think that’s a direct swipe at ex-prince Andrew, but I’d suggest she might be a little more worried about what’s happening closer to home,” she added.
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