King Charles’ Friendship with Trump Might Be Over After His Meeting with Zelenskyy
King Charles is taking a clear stand on the Ukraine war, and it might cost him his so-called friendship with Donald Trump.
In just a few hours, the British monarch will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Sandringham. This is a big deal because Trump recently had a disastrous meeting with Zelenskyy, where he was accused of trying to pressure him into handing over Ukraine’s mineral resources in exchange for U.S. support. Trump has made it clear he doesn’t support Ukraine the way European leaders do, so Charles’ decision to warmly welcome Zelenskyy could push their relationship past the breaking point.
Trump has often bragged about his connections with the British royal family, praising Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, and Prince William. He also seems to believe they share his dislike for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But now, things are different.
King Charles has always been open about his views on Ukraine. He previously called Russia’s invasion an “unprovoked attack” and spoke about the suffering of the Ukrainian people. Some insiders say this meeting was planned long ago, but with Trump’s latest fallout with Zelenskyy, the timing makes it even more significant.
Zelenskyy has already arrived in the U.K. and met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street. He is also set to meet European leaders to discuss a possible peace deal. However, his sit-down with King Charles is expected to be the most politically sensitive moment of his trip.
While the U.K. government has approved the meeting, the details of their conversation remain private. Meanwhile, Starmer has been trying to keep relations smooth by calling both Trump and Zelenskyy to urge unity. But with tensions already high between Trump and Europe, Charles’ decision to meet Zelenskyy could spark negative reactions from Trump’s side.
Trump has always demanded loyalty, and he doesn’t like people who go against him. If Charles was hoping to stay out of this political storm, his meeting with Zelenskyy makes it clear he’s choosing to stand by Ukraine—even if it costs him an ally in Trump.
