US President Donald Trump is likely to be rejected by the privilege to address the British parliament during his upcoming state visit in September, which means a significant diplomatic departure from recent standards.
Unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, who presented a speech of both houses a few days ago, no formal request was submitted by Commons spokesman Sir Lindsay Hoyle for Trump to get a similar honor.
This decision follows the strong opposition of MPs, such as Kate Osborne, who called Trump’s comments on Ukraine, democracy and equality “unpleasant and worrying”.
The timing of niches avoids embarrassing confrontation
The state visit is intentionally planned in mid-September, when the parliament is in the procedure-tactical solution for protests against potential protests. Parliament stops at party conferences on 16 September, restores October 13 and creates a natural apology to omit the address.
Labor Osborne MP recognized this timing as a “diplomatic way” to avoid honor Trump and at the same time saved him by a public rejection. Planning also bypasses the repetition of 2019, when the then spokesman John Bercow blocked Trump in speaking. Former British Ambassador Lord Ricketts, who criticized Trump’s first visit to place the queen in a “difficult position”, supported this approach.
Trump’s itinerary can also lack a traditional state visit to the grandeur. It is not expected to visit the Buckingham Palace (under reconstruction) or enjoy a ceremonial procession of the stroller, the elements that Macron retained.
Security concerns can limit it to Winfield House (US Ambassador’s residence) instead of Windsor Castle, where Macron remained. The plans of the scalanced risked the risk of Trump, whom British officials marked, “sensitive to perceived tiny” and eagerly overshadows the predecessors.
However, his enthusiasm for the royal dignity remains undergone; He recently called King Charles a “boyfriend” and a “fest” visit.
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