President Trump’s Second UK State Visit: A Strategic Move Amidst Controversy and Diplomacy

The news that former President Donald Trump will make a second full state visit to the United Kingdom later this year is more than ceremonial pomp; it exposes underlying tensions and competing agendas on both sides of the Atlantic. While King Charles III initially suggested a preliminary informal meeting during the summer in Scotland, scheduling conflicts and political dynamics have led to its cancellation. Instead, a formal state visit with all its grand traditions is planned.The hand-delivered Manu Regia—the royal letter of invitation—signals not just royal approval but an important diplomatic gesture amidst strained relations due to America First policies...