President Trump on Friday said he liked the idea of the United States joining the British Commonwealth after a report claimed King Charles III would make an offer. (Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The British Commonwealth, created in 1926, is made up of 56 countries, including Australia and Canada, most of which were originally British colonies. The monarch is the head of the Commonwealth, whose maintenance was a major priority of Queen Elizabeth II.
Membership is voluntary.
The U.S. was part of the British Empire before winning independence after the Revolution.
India was the first country to decide to remain within the Commonwealth after gaining independence in 1947.
Trump with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles in 2019. (Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images)
"This is being discussed at the highest levels," a member of the Royal Commonwealth Society told the Daily Mail. "It would be a wonderful move that would symbolize Britain's close relationship with the U.S.
"Donald Trump loves Britain and has great respect for the royal family, so we believe he would see the benefits of this. Associate membership could, hopefully, be followed by full membership, making the Commonwealth even more important as a global organization."
Trump posing with first lady Melania Trump and Prince Charles and wife Camilla. (Chris Jackson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump responded, "The answer is yes. On behalf of our wonderful first lady Melania and myself, the answer is yes, and we look forward to being there and honoring the king and honoring, really, your country. Your country is a fantastic country."
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Trump described Charles as "beautiful" and a "wonderful man."
"I’ve gotten to know him very well actually, first term and, now, a second term," he added.
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