JD Vance chooses Cotswolds for summer holiday
His plans include visiting the Cotswolds in mid-August before heading to Scotland.
He will be accompanied by his wife, Usha, and their three young children. The family will stay in a rural cottage in the Cotswolds, a popular celebrity hotspot.
This trip follows a recent family visit to Disneyland, which was met with protests and complaints from other park-goers due to increased security measures.
The reported vacation coincides with President Trump 's confirmed state visit to the UK in September, where he will be hosted by King Charles and meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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South Wales Argus
18 minutes ago
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- Metro
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