King Charles left 'appalled' by Trump comment as aides warn he may break royal protocol
King Charles is said to be "very concerned" that US President Donald Trump may launch into a huge rant about immigration during his second state visit to the UK in September, according to an insider. The claim comes shortly after Trump sent Prime Minister Keir Starmer some "advice" regarding the ongoing small boat crisis.
During his private visit to Scotland, the US President warned the Prime Minister that those coming across on dinghies are "bad people", but praised efforts to end crossings. After touching down in Scotland on Friday, the 79-year-old made headlines after he declared that illegal migration is a "horrible invasion" that is "killing Europe".
Civil servants have now issued warnings that he may break protocol and make politicised comments during his visit to England in a few weeks. Trump is set to deliver the traditional speech at the state banquet held in his honour by the King and Queen when he arrives, the Express reports.
A source close to the monarch told the Daily Beast: "Charles has spent his entire life promoting tolerance and compassion.
"He will be appalled by what Trump said on Friday, which seems to be entirely driven by his domestic agenda, and will be very concerned about the possibility of a repeat of Trump's outburst in September."
The insider added that royal aides are concerned the US president may provide an impromptu interview to the media with political statements, which could put King Charles in a difficult position.
They said: "If Trump starts sounding off about the evils of immigration to the cameras while the King is standing next to him, the King would find that hard to take."
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Trump met with First Minister John Swinney earlier today on July 29 as his four-day visit to Scotland draws to a close.
The two leaders reportedly held talks on the president's Balmedie Estate earlier for between 15 and 20 minutes, the BBC reports.
A senior Scottish Government insider said that whisky tariffs and the situation in Gaza were among the topics they discussed.
Trump opened his new course at his Aberdeenshire golf resort and referred to Swinney as a "terrific guy" during the ceremony.
The president has a strong connection to Scotland with his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, being born on the Isle of Lewis.
Trump told the crowd during his speech how his mum returned to her homeland "religiously" every year after she emigrated to New York at the age of 18.
The president declared: "We love Scotland."
The US politician said he would play a round on his new golf course "very quickly" before returning to Washington DC to "put out fires all over the world".
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