King Charles: Donald Trump reacts to reports that the royal may invite US to join the Commonwealth

Published on March 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM by Sharleen McAleavy

Faced with a Donald Trump who seems more unpredictable than ever, King Charles is said to have decided to pull out all the stops to reduce tensions. His proposal is highly surprising.

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International diplomacy is under tension. Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has caused a stir with one move after another, including targetting a particularly close historical ally: Canada. He is exacerbating the already fragile relationship with tariffs, economic threats and harsh remarks. The political climate between Washington and Ottawa is frostier than ever.

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Donald Trump's remarks are making waves in other countries

Now a new, explosive idea is causing diplomatic tremors: Donald Trump has brought up the idea of making Canada the 51st state of the United States several times. A move that has sent shivers down the spine of the Canadian government - and is making waves in the highest European circles. In Brussels and at NATO headquarters, there is already growing concern about the president, especially after his remarks about Greenland.

Given Trump's stance on several issues, concerning his allies in Europe, world leaders are now navigating their relationship with him with caution. One leader has been particularly warm in his approach to the US President—King Charles. Not only is it warm, it is also strategic.

On 27 February, during a visit to Washington, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally handed over a letter from King Charles III to US President Donald Trump - a formal invitation to pay a state visit to London. ‘It's an honour,’ declared the visibly delighted Trump in front of the assembled press in the Oval Office as he read the letter aloud.

But behind the polite protocol lies a far greater diplomatic gesture.

A proposal that is being discussed at the 'highest levels'

According to Daily Mail, King Charles III could be working on a secret move with historic potential - he allegedly wants to welcome the United States to the Commonwealth as an ‘associate member’. A member of the Royal Commonwealth Society said that the possibility is being discussed 'at the highest levels' in order to 'symbolise Britain's close relationship with the US.' They told Daily Mail:

Associate membership could, hopefully, be followed by full membership, making the Commonwealth even more important as a global organization.

Moreover, as per The Independent, adding the US to the Commonwealth could have a positive impact on its tense relationship with Canada, given that the North American country is a founding member.

How has Trump reacted to the reports? Well, he seems to love it just like he loves the Royal Family. He said: