King Charles and Prince William set to visit the US in 2026 to woo Donald Trump amid trade talks - impinging on Harry and Meghan's territory
The visits are being timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence and come as negotiations continue between the two countries over a trade deal.
The King and the Prince of Wales are 'highly likely' to travel to the US next year on separate trips as part of a 'charm offensive' aimed at Donald Trump.
The visits are being timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence and come as negotiations take place between the two countries over a trade deal.
King Charles is expected to travel in April in what would be the first trip to the US by a reigning monarch since Queen Elizabeth was hosted by George Bush in 2007.
Prince William will then head to North America during next summer's World Cup which is also being hosted in Mexico and Canada.
The King's trip will be the first time he has visited the US since his son Prince Harry quit his royal duties and moved to Montecito, California, with Meghan Markle.
Prince William travelled to New York City in 2023 to attend his Earthshot Prize summit but steered clear of his brother, who will reportedly be 'iced out' of the upcoming visits.
British diplomats hope next year's visits will accelerate the completion of a trade deal after negotiations over Keir Starmer's vaunted 'tech prosperity' deal stalled this month.
The £31billion deal, which was seen as a major victory when it was announced during Trump's state visit in September, has been delayed with the US president frustrated at the UK hitting American tech companies with a 'digital services tax', as well as refusals to ease food safety rules on imports.
King Charles is 'highly likely' to visit the US in April as part of a 'charm offensive' aimed at Donald Trump
The visit will come just months after Donald Trump's 'unprecedented' second state visit to the UK in September
Prince William is also likely to embark on a separate trip to the US during the World Cup next summer
Negotiations over the completion of a full trade deal have also slowed because of American demands for greater access to British markets for US farmers.
Completing a deal early in the year is viewed as important before Trump begins his campaign for the US mid-term elections in November.
Downing Street hopes that the royal trips, which will take place just months after Trump's 'unprecedented' second UK state visit, could provide an incentive for Trump to keep the special relationship alive.