King Charles finds himself navigating a delicate diplomatic challenge as Donald Trump's forthcoming state visit will notably exclude an address to Parliament.
The privilege was extended to French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week.
The US president's trip is being strategically scheduled for mid-September during parliamentary recess.
This provides British officials with a convenient reason for not extending the invitation to speak, according to The Telegraph.
King Charles faces an awkward and delicate situation as Donald Trump's visit looms.
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This contrasts sharply with Macron's Tuesday address, where the Prime Minister occupied a front-row seat alongside hundreds of peers and MPs.
The arrangement means President Trump will miss an honour previously granted to American presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
The timing decision stems from concerns that Labour MPs might stage protests during a joint parliamentary address, potentially boycotting the event en masse and creating an embarrassing situation for the American president.
British officials privately acknowledge that Donald Trump is "sensitive to perceived slights", making the absence of a parliamentary address potentially problematic.
The US president's trip is being strategically scheduled for mid-September during parliamentary recess.
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The lack of this honour could provoke a negative reaction from President Trump, particularly given the contrast with Macron's reception.
During the French president's speech, both Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, and Lord McFall, the Lord Speaker, delivered remarks emphasising the significance of French-British relations.
The visit will also exclude traditional state visit elements such as a stay at Buckingham Palace or a ceremonial carriage procession along the Mall.
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King Charles finds himself navigating a delicate diplomatic challenge as Donald Trump's forthcoming state visit will notably exclude an address to Parliament.
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These features have marked numerous previous state visits by world leaders.
Despite these omissions, Trump will make history as "the first elected leader in modern times to enjoy two UK state visits", an achievement he has been sharing privately with friends.
British officials coordinating the visit are acutely conscious of the president's ambition to surpass his predecessors in terms of ceremony and grandeur.
Discussions are underway regarding how to exceed the scale of his 2019 state visit.