European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Britain’s King Charles at Windsor Castle on Monday during his visit to Britain to finalize talks with the British government on a new deal on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland North.
Von der Leyen will hold talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and are expected to announce new trade terms to resolve issues over the British province. The commission confirmed that he would also meet with Charles.
Some politicians have expressed concern that the monarch, who should constitutionally not be involved in political matters, is being dragged into the Brexit debate by the government, which could create the impression that he is approving a deal by agreeing to meet the Commission President European.
“The King is delighted to meet any world leader visiting the UK and is advised by the Government that he do so,” a palace spokesman said.
A palace source said the meeting between Charles and von der Leyen followed government advice that his visit would provide an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues, including Ukraine and climate change. .
Sunak’s spokesman said it was not uncommon for the government to provide advice to the monarch.
“It is up to the palace to decide, and ultimately the king to decide, whether he wants to meet people,” the spokesman said. “Her Majesty has recently met with several foreign leaders, this one is no different.”
Source: Terra
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