BREAKING: New insights into former President Donald Trump‘s controversial 2018 visit to the UK have just emerged, revealing the Queen’s surprising reaction to his breach of royal protocol. During a recent episode of Palace Confidential, royal correspondent Rebecca English disclosed that while Trump stepped ahead of Queen Elizabeth II during a ceremonial review of the Queen’s Guard, the monarch herself was reportedly unfazed by the incident.
English revealed that Trump appeared “anxious and uncertain” about the proper protocols during the event, which traditionally sees the sovereign lead with others maintaining a respectful distance. Despite criticism from commentators who noted Trump “seemed to be walking up and down a golf course,” English emphasized that the Queen was not offended by his actions.
UPDATE: English stated, “I’ve spoken to people really close to her about this, and I think it’s one of those cases where the people around the principal get more head up about these things than the principal does themselves.” She added that the Queen actually enjoyed her meeting with Trump.
In a fascinating twist, royal biographer Robert Hardman noted that their planned 20-minute meeting stretched to 40 minutes due to their engaging conversation. Hardman emphasized, “It also meant that when Mr. Trump returned for the proper State Visit the following year, there was a link.”
Looking ahead, Trump is set for a second state visit to the UK from September 17-19, 2023, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Reports suggest that while King Charles is considering a state dinner for Trump, he plans to limit their time together and may call upon Sir Keir Starmer to entertain Trump during the remaining days.
As the anticipation builds for Trump’s upcoming visit, sources indicate that King Charles is cautious about the former president’s potential to break royal protocol again, raising eyebrows about how this relationship will unfold. The stakes are high as the world watches what may transpire in the royal residence.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and share your thoughts on Trump’s previous visit and what might happen during this next encounter.
