What Does the King’s Letter to Trump Reveal? | Political News
Typically, letters written by the King remain private, but Donald Trump displayed the communication in the Oval Office.
Here’s what we can glean from the available photographs.
In the introductory paragraph, the King notes the “breadth of challenges globally” and emphasizes that both the UK and the US have “a crucial role to fulfill”.
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He further states that he recalls “with great fondness” Trump’s visits to the UK during his “previous term in office”.
The King implies an invitation for a visit to Balmoral or Dumfries House in Scotland – both properties owned or managed by the monarchy.
He writes: “There is much at both Estates that I believe you will find fascinating and enjoyable – particularly as my Foundation at Dumfries House offers hospitality skills-training for young individuals who often become staff in your own venues!
“Beyond presenting an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics of shared interest, it would also provide a significant chance to strategize a historic second State Visit to the United Kingdom.
“As you are aware, this is unprecedented for a US president. Therefore, I would appreciate the opportunity for us to explore together a range of options regarding location and program content.
“By collaborating on this, I am confident we will further strengthen the special relationship between our two nations, of which we are both immensely proud.”
Sky News has reached out to Buckingham Palace to inquire about timelines for the second state visit, and their response was simply: “When diaries allow.”
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