In a behind-the-scenes move that’s raised a few eyebrows, King Charles III reportedly reached out to President Donald Trump via British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, floating a low-profile proposal: a closer relationship between the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Nations.
According to The Daily Express, Starmer hand-delivered the message during a private meeting, inviting Trump back to the U.K. for a second state visit. The timing’s no accident—trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are on the rise, largely due to a fresh round of tariffs Trump pushed earlier this year:
The Commonwealth has a total population of more than 2.7 billion. Although the US declared independence from Britain in 1776, this would be no impediment to the country as a whole becoming the 57th member of the Commonwealth.
Sources told the Daily Mail that the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) has dusted off an old idea from Trump’s first term: granting the U.S. “associate membership” in the Commonwealth. It’s a symbolic gesture on paper, but the context has changed. With Canada—where Charles is still head of state—in a trade spat with the U.S., this proposal suddenly feels a lot more strategic. (RELATED: Canada And Europe Unite To Forge A New Path – Where’s The US?)
Despite Trump’s well-known disdain for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, he’s said to hold deep respect for King Charles and the Royal Family. That may help grease the wheels. Daily Mail Editor Richard Eden quoted an RCS member saying, “This is being discussed at the highest levels. It would be a wonderful move that would symbolize Britain’s close relationship with the U.S.”
The move could signal a stronger U.S.–U.K. bond at a time when Western alliances are shifting. Trump, for his part, accepted the invitation and praised both King Charles and Prime Minister Starmer, even extending kind words to Lady Starmer. He reiterated his commitment to the U.K., especially its military ties with the U.S.
The offer isn’t about full membership—constitutional differences rule that out—but associate status could mean tighter economic, military and diplomatic coordination. Supporters say it would anchor shared values like democracy and human rights. Critics aren’t sold, arguing the idea may be more symbolic than useful.
Still, it’s a rare move—a president, a king and a proposal that puts the U.S. on the edge of a British-led global network. Whether it’s meaningful or just pageantry remains to be seen.
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HMMMM – Interesting that this offer was not presented to Biden. I wonder if King Charles would have made this offer to Kamala Harris, she she been able to overcome America’s DISLIKE for her, and won the election
It’s something to think about.
Not really. the question would be WHY?
That won’t work.
Member nations of the Commonwealth, even having gained independence, are still under the reign of the British monarch.
For example, in Canada, Australia, India, the King or Queen opens parliament, or dissolves parliament. When in Australia, the King is termed the “King of Australia”. When the reigning monarch is not present in the country he has a representative, named the Governor General who carries out the King’s wishes, and opens and dissolves parliament. This is all stemming from the Magna Carta. Can we imagine that happening here?
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
We don’t need a “King” influencing the USA. We made that break over 100 years ago.
Why do you think Canada and Australia, etc are in such poor shape. No guns, no military to speak of an the ONLY common denominator is we speakd versions of the English language.