Prince William set for major royal role to support King Charles

Prince William is set to play an important royal role in King Charles' upcoming meeting with a key influential figure. Buckingham Palace recently confirmed US President Donald Trump's visit to the UK in September.

Speaking of the upcoming visit, an insider shared, "His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year." Jennie Bond, a renowned royal commentator, spoke about the important task for Prince William in supporting the King.

She explained to the Mirror: "President Trump appears to have taken a shine to William, after their meeting at Notre Dame. So I'm sure we shall see Prince William taking a prominent role in the state visit."

The royal expert also raised a question about Princess Kate's presence at the high-profile gathering due to her health condition and being diagnosed with cancer last year.

Jennie said, "The icing on the cake for Donald Trump would, of course, be the presence of the Princess of Wales at some of the events and the state dinner. That will depend on her health."

However, she claimed that the future King and Queen know the importance of "massaging the President's ego, and they will play as prominent a part as possible."

"It's what the monarch and his senior working royals must do; it's their job and their duty and they will do it well," Ms Bond added.

When Trump was first told he would be given a second state visit to the UK, the letter from King Charles invited him to an informal meeting in Scotland as a precursor to a full state visit.

But this has now been brought forward by many months. Buckingham Palace was understood to have been hoping for a more leisurely approach amid concern over Trump's threat to make Canada the US's 51st state.

Sources confirmed to the Mirror after conversations between both parties, busy diaries mean they are unable to meet informally over the summer.