
Donald Trump is preparing for a high-profile state visit to the United Kingdom this September, but concerns are already mounting at Buckingham Palace. King Charles is reportedly uneasy about how the former U.S. President might use the visit to amplify his controversial views on immigration—particularly given Trump’s recent comments during a stop in Scotland, where he issued strong warnings to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the influx of migrants crossing the English Channel.
Sources close to the palace say the King is apprehensive that Trump could turn the ceremonial state occasion into a political spectacle. During his press conference in Scotland, Trump described the growing number of migrants arriving in Europe as a “horrible invasion” and claimed it was “killing Europe.” He went on to tell Starmer that the people coming over in small boats are “bad people” and advised the Prime Minister to shut down the crossings immediately.
While the visit itself is set to include a state banquet in honor of Trump, hosted by the King and Queen, some fear that Trump’s unpredictable behavior and off-script remarks could overshadow the diplomatic intentions of the event. A source close to the royal household told the Daily Beast that King Charles, a lifelong advocate for compassion and tolerance, was disturbed by Trump’s comments and deeply worried that he might make similar statements while standing next to the monarch.
“If Trump goes off on a rant about immigration in front of the cameras during a formal event with the King, it would be extremely uncomfortable for everyone involved,” the source said. Palace aides are reportedly on high alert, concerned that the visit could quickly spiral into a media circus if Trump decides to hold interviews or make politically charged statements that violate standard diplomatic protocol.
Inside government circles, civil servants are said to be equally concerned. Trump’s reputation for unpredictability has raised red flags, particularly among those organizing the sensitive logistics of the visit. There is a growing sense that his presence could introduce an air of tension and controversy into what is meant to be a celebration of transatlantic ties.
In his remarks with UK and EU officials, Trump continued to push a hardline narrative on immigration, boasting about his record of mass deportations in the U.S. “Last month, we had zero people come into the country—zero—other than those coming through legal means,” he claimed. He further suggested that many migrants are criminals being expelled from foreign prisons and that countries are deliberately sending their worst citizens to Western nations.
Then, in a pointed message directed at Prime Minister Starmer, Trump added, “I know nothing about the boats. But if the boats are full of bad people—and they usually are because countries don’t send their best—they send the people they don’t want. They’re not stupid. They send the worst.”
These remarks have fueled worries that Trump’s presence in the UK may reignite tensions around immigration, particularly during formal occasions that traditionally avoid political confrontation. The palace is said to be working behind the scenes to ensure the visit remains focused on diplomacy, not division.



