Britain's King Charles III will welcome President Trump for a state visit in September, according to palace officials.
In a historic move, King Charles III will host President Donald Trump for a second state visit in Britain, marking a departure from the traditional protocol that usually limits US presidents to one state visit during their presidency. The visit, scheduled for September 17–19, 2025, will take place at Windsor Castle, with Queen Camilla joining the monarch in hosting the event.
This second state visit will break new ground, as second-term US presidents are typically not offered this level of protocol. The invitation was personally delivered by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the White House in February 2025. Trump has publicly expressed admiration for King Charles and gratitude for the honour.
Trump's first state visit took place in 2019, hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, and was marked by significant public demonstrations in London. The second visit, in 2025, is expected to reflect a notable departure from the past, given that Trump will be the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch.
The details of the 2025 visit include a state banquet in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle, although the full program has not been released. Notably, Trump will not address Parliament, as the visit coincides with the UK’s party conference recess, a period during which Parliament is not sitting.
The invitation for a second state visit is seen as a gesture of goodwill and recognition of the personal rapport between Trump and King Charles, as well as the strategic importance of US-UK relations. However, the decision has not been without controversy, with some critics arguing that it undermines the monarchy's impartiality.
In recent months, Trump and Starmer have developed a warm relationship, culminating in the signing of a framework trade deal last month. The visit will come at a time when Trump is due to meet with the British Prime Minister in Scotland later this month.
The cost of Trump's 2018 visit to Britain was over 14 million pounds ($18.88 million), with more than 10,000 officers deployed from all over Britain to ensure security during the visit. Despite the unfavourable views of Trump held by most Britons, according to opinion polls, the visit is expected to generate significant media attention and public interest.
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- The second state visit of President Donald Trump in Britain, set for September 2025, is a departure from the usual one-visit policy for US presidents, marking a shift in politics.
- The decision to host Trump for a second state visit is seen as a policy-and-legislation move, recognized as a gesture of goodwill towards the US and Trump's personal rapport with King Charles.
- This visit is expected to be significantly different from his first, given that it will be the first time in modern times a British monarch hosts an elected political leader for two state visits.
- The visit's details include a state banquet at Windsor Castle, but some aspects like Trump addressing Parliament are not included due to the UK’s party conference recess.
- In light of the visit, there's ongoing debate about whether it undermines the monarchy's impartiality, given the controversial nature of Trump and his migration policies, war-and-conflicts record, and crime-and-justice issues.
- Meanwhile,tragedies such as car-accidents and fires continue to occur elsewhere in the world, with incidents reported in Bangkok, Japan, and undisclosed locations, reminding us that while we focus on diplomatic events, general-news remains a constant challenge.
