King Charles has asked Sir Keir Starmer for daily updates on the riots currently gripping the streets of Britain, GB News understands.
Charles, 75, is thought to be engaging privately in the issues the protests have generated.
The monarch has a long record of engaging in issues regarding community cohesion and people of different faiths.
It comes as thousands of specialist police have been mobilised on Wednesday night amid fears of at least 100 far-right protests and 30 counter-protests around the UK.
King Charles asks Starmer for updates on riots gripping streets of BritainGettyThe trouble began after the stabbing of three young girls in Southport last week.
Incorrect rumours followed online that the attacker was an asylum seeker who had arrived by boat.
However, UK police later confirmed that the 17-year-old suspect, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, was born in Cardiff.
They also took the unusual step of naming him despite being under 18.
Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest in July
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Many British businesses have chosen to shut early on Wednesday in case the gatherings descend into serious violence.
A list of immigration solicitors’ firms and advice agencies was shared in chat groups as possible targets, with the message telling people to “mask up”.
The Prime Minister and senior police officers have warned the full force of the law will be used to swiftly punish any offenders.
Riot police form a line in Belfast after rioters take part in an anti-Islamic protest
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Police officers detaining a man in South Yorkshire during an anti-immigration demonstration
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More to follow…