British lawmaker wants King Charles to cancel trip to US over Iran war

Published March 9, 2026 3:49pm ET



Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in Britain, is urging King Charles III to call off his planned trip to the United States, arguing that a state visit would reward President Donald Trump as tensions rise over the conflict with Iran.  

The king was supposed to make a trip to the U.S. sometime next month as part of festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. 

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