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Plans are being drawn up for King Charles<\/a> to embark on an even bigger trip to the US despite fears the monarch could be “embarrassed” thanks to President Donald Trump.<\/a> Sir Keir Starmer<\/a> is under pressure to delay the royal tour with Labour calling for it to be postponded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The tour is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and would see the King visit Washington and New York, with the potential for a third city to be added. There are also discussions about extending the visit to include a stop in the Caribbean. The visit is being seen as an important opportunity to reinforce the \u201cspecial relationship\u201d following recent tensions over the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Officials are reportedly finalising plans for the landmark trip, reports The Sun.<\/a>The US President has repeatedly criticised Starmer in recent weeks over what he sees as a lack of support for American and Israeli actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n *** Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate<\/a> or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. ***<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n It is believed that Starmer raised the King\u2019s proposed visit during a call with Mr Trump in an effort to ease tensions between the two allies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mr Trump, who has long admired the Royal Family, is seen by his aides as especially receptive to diplomatic efforts involving the monarchy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, warned yesterday that it may be \u201csafer\u201d to delay the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIf it was to go ahead, it would go ahead against a backdrop of a war and that, I think, is quite difficult \u2013 and the last thing that we want to do is to have their majesties embarrassed”, she told the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Just hours ago Trump raged at Starmer<\/a> and other European leaders over the Iran war with a furious post on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n