“I think it would be insanity to cancel the visit”: Robert Hardman on Trump, King Charles and the royal crisis

The latest row over the monarchy centres on calls to cancel King Charles’s planned state visit to the United States, with critics arguing it should be scrapped after Donald Trump’s attacks on the British government. Royal commentator Robert Hardman says that would be a major mistake, arguing the King’s diplomatic role is precisely designed for moments like this. He says the visit is tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States and insists the monarch’s ability to operate above politics is one of the Crown’s greatest strengths.

The discussion also turns to the continuing fallout from the Prince Andrew scandal. Hardman explains that while King Charles has taken severe action against his brother, removing titles, honours and royal privileges, many of the decisions people demand, such as removing Andrew from the line of succession, are ultimately matters for Parliament and the Commonwealth rather than the monarch.

There is also analysis of anti-monarchy protests outside Westminster Abbey and the wider question of public support for the Crown. Hardman argues that while groups like Republic are effective at making noise, they represent a relatively small minority, while the monarchy’s long-standing diplomatic role continues to play an important part in Britain’s global relationships. For listeners searching King Charles US visit, Prince Andrew scandal, Royal Family crisis, Donald Trump monarchy and Royal Tea podcast, this episode breaks down the latest royal drama and the politics surrounding it.

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