While there are discussions on how to normalise, institutionalise and contain Donald Trump, it is understood that the Queen is expected to invite him and his wife Melania to the UK to her residence at Windsor Castle. The visit may probably take place sometime in the summer of 2017.
The Queen, being the figurehead of the UK, can act as the biggest public weapon. She can serve as a diplomatic weapon and use her influence regarding America’s policies in the favour of this country. In contrast to some public opinion and opposition, the invitation will be extended to someone who, as he is the president of the most powerful nation on earth, will be in the public interest of the country. We need to see how the visit will serve to tighten the bond between the UK and the US.
It will be great to see the most powerful lady in the UK to chat with the most powerful man in the world. It may be that the Queen could make him modify if not reject his controversial policies. His outbursts about muslims, about Mexicans and the hispanics are controversial to say the least. His policies about the building of a wall between Mexico and the US are nothing but encouragement for segregation and could be nipped in the bud.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
