Key facts
- King Charles III reportedly raised concerns about a UK state visit for Donald Trump.
- Concerns were raised due to Donald Trump's public criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky.
- Donald Trump made an official visit to Britain in September.
King Charles III reportedly expressed reservations about proceeding with a state visit for Donald Trump to the United Kingdom. The concerns were allegedly raised prior to Trump's historic second official visit to Britain in September. The reported hesitation stemmed from Donald Trump's public criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While the visit appeared to proceed smoothly on the surface, Charles is said to have inquired beforehand whether the visit should take place.