Summary
Former US President Donald Trump will visit the UK for a state visit hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle from September 17 to 19. This visit breaks tradition, as usually, second-term US presidents do not receive state visits. The event will feature a ceremonial welcome and a banquet, but no public events are planned for security reasons.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump will attend a state visit in the UK hosted by King Charles III from September 17 to 19.
- First Lady Melania Trump will accompany him on the visit.
- The visit will be held at Windsor Castle because Buckingham Palace is under renovation.
- Typically, second-term US presidents are not given state visits, just tea or lunch with the monarch.
- The visit will include a ceremonial welcome and a state banquet at St George's Hall.
- Security concerns mean there will be no public events, similar to Trump's previous visit in 2019.
- UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivered the King's invitation to Trump during a meeting in February.
- The House of Commons will not be in session during the visit, making it unclear if Trump will address parliament members.
