King Charles III Reportedly Preparing to Offer U.S. Associate Membership in Commonwealth

The unprecedented proposal, expected during President Trump's state visit to the UK, is seen as a symbolic move to strengthen U.S.-UK ties and address tensions with Canada.

King Charles III is reportedly planning to extend an offer of U.S. associate membership in the Commonwealth of Nations during President Trump's upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom.
President Trump has publicly expressed enthusiasm for the reported proposal, calling it a 'good idea' on Truth Social.
The offer is framed as a symbolic gesture to reinforce the historic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Discussions about the proposal are ongoing at high levels, with some viewing it as a way to ease tensions with Canada, a founding Commonwealth member and frequent subject of Trump's controversial remarks about annexation.
This would mark the first time a country without historical ties to the British Empire has been offered membership in the Commonwealth, signaling potential shifts in the organization's global role.