Peer Urges Delay to King's US Visit Amid Middle East War

0:00On March 17th, a labor peer is urging of the lay to King Charles's planned state visit to the United States next month, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East as a risky backdrop that could embarrass the monarch. The trip, not yet officially announced, would celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with stops in Washington and New. York ahead of July 4th festivities. Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, called it safer to postpone amid the conflict, joining voices like Liberal Democrat. Leader Sir Ed Davie and former U.S. Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott. A recent U-Gov poll shows 46% of Britain's favor cancelling the visit this year, with 36% supporting it. President Donald Trump's criticisms of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing military aid, including rural navy ships for the Straight-of-form moves, now closed by Iranian forces and driving of oil prices to $104 a barrel.

1:01Trump has lashed out at NATO allies, warning of consequences. Buckingham Palace leaves the decision to the government in foreign office, while conservative leader Kimi Batenock insists the visit should proceed. Highlighting the king's role above diplomatic spats and the historic anniversary. Royal author Robert Harman agrees, noting that such trips can refocus on enduring UK U.S. ties despite current strains, potentially easing frictions as the new cycle ships.