President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to accept an offer from Britain’s King Charles for the United States to become an associate member of the Commonwealth. The deal wouldn’t return the U.S. to the British Empire, but it would forge an incredible new alliance between our two countries.
At a glance:
• President Trump expressed interest in the US joining the British Commonwealth as an “associate member,” saying “I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!”
• The proposal is reportedly being discussed at the highest levels and could be made official during Trump’s upcoming state visit to the UK.
• The Commonwealth of Nations consists of 56 member states, most of which are former British colonies.
• Trump’s potential second state visit would make him the first sitting U.S. President to receive two such honors from the UK.
• Membership benefits could include the right for Americans to live, travel, study, or work in the UK for up to six months without a visa.
Trump Enthusiastically Embraces Royal Invitation
President Trump enthusiastically endorsed the idea of the United States joining the British Commonwealth after reports surfaced suggesting King Charles III might extend an invitation during the President’s upcoming state visit. The unprecedented offer would create a new “associate member” status specifically for America.
Trump shared an article from The Sun on Truth Social, commenting “I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!” His positive response ignited speculation about a potential new chapter in US-UK relations, marking a significant shift in America’s historical stance toward its former colonial ruler.
UK’s King Charles to reportedly make ‘secret offer’ to Donald Trump during State visit – after Starmer hand-delivered letter from King, per the Sun.
King Charles is reportedly preparing to offer the United States associate membership in the Commonwealth during Donald Trump's…
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 21, 2025
Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough
The Commonwealth, established in 1926, currently includes 56 member states, primarily former British territories. Membership could offer Americans practical benefits like the right to live, work, study, or travel in the UK for up to six months without requiring a visa – a potential win for millions of Americans with British ties.
“This is being discussed at the highest levels,” a source told the Daily Mail. “It would be a wonderful move that would symbolize Britain’s close relationship with the U.S. Donald Trump loves Britain and has great respect for the royal family, so we believe he would see the benefits of this.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended the state visit invitation, which Trump promptly accepted, highlighting the strengthening alliance between the two nations. This visit would make Trump the first sitting U.S. President to receive two state visits to the United Kingdom, an honor the Prime Minister described as “unprecedented.”
Royal Reception Being Meticulously Planned
King Charles III, who became head of the Commonwealth following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022, is reportedly preparing extensively for Trump’s visit. According to Prime Minister Starmer, “His Majesty the King wants to make this visit even better than that, so this is truly historic.”
While Buckingham Palace has not officially commented on the Commonwealth membership proposal, sources indicate the offer could be formalized during the upcoming state visit.
