"He's Been Bullying Britain" David Dimbleby Says "Narcissist" Trump Doesn't Deserve King's US Visit

Apr 1, 2026 | David Dimbleby, the veteran BBC broadcaster, has spoken to BBC Newsnight ahead of King Charles' state visit to the United States, arguing that the visit “is a misuse of the King” and the UK is “giving Trump more than he deserves”. Interview by Adam Fleming.

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David Dimbleby Says King’s US Visit Is an ‘Embarrassment’ | BBC Radio 4 PM

Mar 31, 2026 | Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet US President Donald Trump in a state visit to the United States in late April.

Speaking to Radio 4’s PM, BBC Royal Occasion presenter David Dimbleby said the planned visit is an “embarrassment” and it is not “an appropriate time to go”.

The veteran broadcaster also said he has “pity” for the King because “he’s at mercy of the government”.

BBC: What’s the Monarchy For?

Broadcaster David Dimbleby has reported on countless royal occasions – from weddings to funerals and jubilees. But often he feels his role has been to help the palace and the people inside it present themselves as they want to be seen.

Now, as recent events put the family under the spotlight, Dimbleby probes politicians and royal insiders on fundamental questions about the institution at the heart of our national life.

In this episode, we are told the monarch is politically neutral and would never influence the running of the country – but is that really true?

How much power does the king or queen really have? And in a world where political leaders are continuingly under attack, what role is there for our unelected head of state?

Featuring interviews with royal insiders alongside political players such as David Cameron and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Less

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