September 13, 2025

Get ready for a royal show like no other! Donald Trump is visiting Britain next week, and the British royals are ready to shine their legendary charm. What’s the game? To impress and smooth things over with the powerful US President in a way only the British monarchy can. Historian Anthony Seldon said, "Is there any leader anywhere in the world who has quite that same attraction to Donald Trump as the British monarch?" Once rulers of a vast empire, the British monarch now uses dazzling state events to build friendships across the world. Back in February, Prime Minister Keir Starmer turned to King Charles for help to keep Trump on good terms, especially on tricky issues like the Ukraine war and trade. King Charles sent Trump a special letter offering him a second state visit – a rare honor that made Trump beam: "Isn't it beautiful? He's a beautiful man, a wonderful man," Trump told Starmer. "We look forward to being there and honouring the king and honouring ... your country. Your country is a fantastic country and it'll be our honour to be there." Now, when Trump arrives on Tuesday, it’s full royal treatment all the way. The next day, Prince William and his elegant wife, Kate, will welcome Trump and Melania. Trump had called William "very handsome" after their last meeting. Then comes the grand parade with a carriage procession, a lavish state banquet to feast, a fly past by military planes, and a loud gun salute! The British government is all in, hoping the royal sparkle will help tighten defence and security ties with Washington, especially after landing a friendly tariff deal. This isn’t the first time the royals have worked their magic. Queen Elizabeth hosted leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, while last July, French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit helped ease post-Brexit tensions. Macron even joked, "I have to confess we love monarchy, especially when it's not at home." The royals know their power well. King Charles’ treasurer James Chalmers said, "Soft power is hard to measure but its value is, I believe, now firmly understood at home and abroad." Even if some polls say the monarchy’s role is shrinking, their charm clearly packs a punch. Seldon summed it up perfectly: Trump’s visit is "the chance for the monarchy really to show Britain and the world that it's still in business." Get ready for star-studded royal diplomacy that’s as thrilling as a blockbuster!

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