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The UK seems to be doing everything it can to stay on Donald Trump’s good side, and the royal family is playing a key role in this diplomatic charm offensive. Think of it like hanging a colorful mobile above a baby’s crib to keep them entertained—except, in this case, the “baby” is Trump, and the “mobile” is the British monarchy.
The latest example of this strategy happened when UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer handed Trump an exclusive invite to hang out at Windsor Castle with King Charles. This makes Trump the first U.S. president to receive two state visit invitations from the UK—a pretty big deal in the world of political optics.
But the Brits aren’t stopping there. The royal family is now gearing up for a U.S. tour in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Ironically, the celebrations commemorate the U.S. breaking free from British rule, yet here we are, rolling out the red carpet for a British monarch. But hey, logic doesn’t always apply in Trump’s rollercoaster political universe.
Now, if the royal family really wants to keep Trump in a good mood, they know exactly what to do: bring out Prince William. Trump has never hidden his admiration for the future king, famously gushing about how “handsome” and “irresistible” William is. But here’s the catch—William and Kate aren’t exactly eager to play along.
William and Kate resist pressure to join U.S. tour
While King Charles and Queen Camilla are locked in for the U.S. tour, Buckingham Palace would love nothing more than for Prince William and Kate Middleton to tag along. But according to inside sources, the couple isn’t too keen on the idea—especially when it comes to bringing their three children, Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6).
An insider from Buckingham Palace, referred to as “Flunkey,” spilled to Private Eye (via Scottish Express) that efforts are in motion to “persuade” William and Kate to join the visit. However, they are strongly pushing back against suggestions that they should bring their kids along for the ride.
Their hesitation makes sense. The Wales family has never included their children in royal tours or state visits, preferring to shield them from the public eye. Kate, in particular, is fiercely protective of their privacy. However, Prince George, as second in line to the throne, might need to start attending these big diplomatic events soon. By the time of the trip in July 2026, he’ll be weeks away from turning 13—old enough to start easing into his future responsibilities.
Still, you can’t really blame William and Kate for wanting to keep their kids far away from Trump. Otherwise, they might face some awkward questions from little Louis, like why the “orange man with the spray-on hair” keeps calling Daddy “handsome.”