Royal Expert: Trump’s Respect for King Charles Thwarted Annexation Plans for Canada
An upcoming biography by British journalist Robert Hardman says President Donald Trump discussed territorial ambitions near the U.S.-Canada border. The book, Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story, is being serialized by Filmogaz.com. An excerpt shared with Filmogaz.com includes a December conversation between Hardman and Trump in Florida.
Book excerpt and the Florida meeting
Hardman’s excerpt describes Trump raising the idea of acquiring Greenland. He also mentioned taking parts of Canada. Hardman told Trump such actions would likely damage NATO.
According to the account, Trump then asked if Canada still recognized King Charles as head of state. Hardman said the monarch remained Canada’s head of state.
Trump’s comments on the border
Trump reportedly called Canadian politicians “terrible.” He complained most Canadians live just above the U.S. border. He suggested the drawn line should have been fifty miles further north.
Monarchy’s role in deterring talk of annexation
Hardman writes that Trump spoke highly of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He also praised King Charles. The book argues that Trump’s respect for King Charles helped curb his saber-rattling toward Canada.
A royal expert quoted in the excerpt suggested Trump’s respect for King Charles thwarted annexation plans aimed at Canada. That respect, Hardman wrote, reduced the likelihood of any U.S. move to seize Canadian territory.
Political context and past threats
Hardman notes Trump had previously threatened to use “economic force” against Canada. He denied plans for military action and said he would use economic measures instead. Trump also told Hardman he lacked time to resolve the issue during his remaining years in office.
Over his second term, Trump’s public threats toward Canada grew less frequent. He also traded barbs with Canadian leaders, once calling a prime minister “Governor Carney.”
Recent exchanges and state visits
The excerpt recalls a state greeting in September when Trump met King Charles. Hardman says the president’s admiration of the British monarchy is well known. The book adds that Charles is scheduled to visit the United States in late April.
In Canada, King Charles delivered the speech from the throne last May. It marked the third time the monarch read Canada’s throne speech. He quoted the national anthem, calling the True North “strong and free.”
Responses and follow-up
Filmogaz.com reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office and the White House for comment. The book excerpt is the main source for these reported exchanges.
- Author: Robert Hardman
- Book: Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story
- Location of conversation: Florida
- Date of conversation: December last year
- Serialization: Filmogaz.com
