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CNN
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Trump's UK state visit schedule avoids possibility of him addressing parliament
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom in September for an 'unprecedented' second state visit at the invitation of King Charles, which is unlikely to have any public-facing events. The visit is scheduled for September 17-19, the palace announced Sunday, coinciding with a recess in the House of Commons. That removes the possibility of Trump addressing a joint session of parliament – a prospect that some MPs had urged the Speaker of the House to refuse. King Charles will host Trump at Windsor Castle, about an hour from central London, the palace said in a statement. The usual venue for state visits, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing significant renovations this year. Windsor was also the site of French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit last week, before Macron traveled to London to attend a summit at Downing Street and deliver a speech to parliament. Typically, second-term US presidents are not invited for a second state visit. In keeping with tradition, former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush were offered lunch or tea with the monarch during their second administrations. But the 'unprecedented' offer was extended on the king's behalf by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his trip to the White House earlier this year, which Trump enthusiastically accepted. A formal invitation was then sent in June, but the two leaders were unable to meet during the summer due to scheduling conflicts. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment. 'His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year,' a palace aide told CNN in June. More specifics about the state visit will be released in the future, the palace statement said. As with every state visit, it will include a full ceremonial welcome and state banquet. All senior members of the Royal Family are expected to take part. During his first formal state visit in 2019, Trump was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. But due to security concerns, there was no public procession along The Mall in London, and the president arrived by helicopter.
CNN
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Trump's UK state visit schedule avoids possibility of him addressing parliament
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom in September for an 'unprecedented' second state visit at the invitation of King Charles, which is unlikely to have any public-facing events. The visit is scheduled for September 17-19, the palace announced Sunday, coinciding with a recess in the House of Commons. That removes the possibility of Trump addressing a joint session of parliament – a prospect that some MPs had urged the Speaker of the House to refuse. King Charles will host Trump at Windsor Castle, about an hour from central London, the palace said in a statement. The usual venue for state visits, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing significant renovations this year. Windsor was also the site of French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit last week, before Macron traveled to London to attend a summit at Downing Street and deliver a speech to parliament. Typically, second-term US presidents are not invited for a second state visit. In keeping with tradition, former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush were offered lunch or tea with the monarch during their second administrations. But the 'unprecedented' offer was extended on the king's behalf by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his trip to the White House earlier this year, which Trump enthusiastically accepted. A formal invitation was then sent in June, but the two leaders were unable to meet during the summer due to scheduling conflicts. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment. 'His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year,' a palace aide told CNN in June. More specifics about the state visit will be released in the future, the palace statement said. As with every state visit, it will include a full ceremonial welcome and state banquet. All senior members of the Royal Family are expected to take part. During his first formal state visit in 2019, Trump was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. But due to security concerns, there was no public procession along The Mall in London, and the president arrived by helicopter.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump to be hosted by King during ‘unprecedented' state visit
Donald Trump is scheduled for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK from 17 to 19 September. He will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, accompanied by Melania Trump. The invitation for this historic visit was formally extended by King Charles via Sir Keir Starmer during a meeting at the White House. Due to the House of Commons being in recess, Trump will not address Parliament during his visit, unlike French President Emmanuel Macron recently. This marks an unusual second state visit for a US leader, as previous second-term presidents typically had less formal engagements with the monarch.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
King Charles III to host Trump in September for second U.K. state visit
President Donald Trump will make a three-day state visit this fall to the United Kingdom, where he will be hosted by King Charles III, giving him the unprecedented distinction of being granted a second visit of the kind. Buckingham Palace announced Monday in London that Trump had accepted the king's invitation to visit Britain Sept. 17-19, according to British news outlets. He and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, will be hosted at Windsor Castle, the palace added, without providing further details.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
King Charles to host Donald Trump and his wife Melania for state visit in September, Buckingham Palace confirms
Donald Trump will be hosted by the King at Windsor Castle during his second state visit to the UK – but will miss out on addressing MPs. The President will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania, on his trip from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace said. He was previously feted by a state visit in 2019. The House of Commons will not be sitting at the time because it will be in recess for the party conference season, meaning he will not be able to address Parliament as French president Emmanuel Macron did during his visit last week. However, the House of Lords will be sitting. In February, during a meeting at the White House, Sir Keir Starmer presented Mr Trump with a 'historic and unprecedented' personal invitation from the King inviting him for a second state visit. In the letter, Charles suggested he and the President might meet at Balmoral or Dumfries House in Scotland before the grander state visit began. However, it is understood that there were logistical challenges surrounding an informal visit, with complexities in both the King and Mr Trump's diaries meaning a private meeting was not possible over the summer months. It emerged last week that Police Scotland has been in the early stages of planning for the visit, which is likely to see the President travel to either of his golf clubs in Aberdeenshire or Ayrshire – an event which will require substantial policing resources. In February, during a meeting at the White House, Sir Keir Starmer presented Mr Trump with a 'historic and unprecedented' personal invitation from the King Precedent for second-term US Presidents who have already made a state visit is usually tea or lunch with the monarch at Windsor Castle, as was the case for George W Bush and Barack Obama. The September event comes after Charles visited Canada in May where he opened the nation's parliament. Many Canadians saw the King's two-day visit to Ottawa as a symbol of support for the country that has faced the unwanted attention of Mr Trump's trade war and threats to annex it. Last week, Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte were hosted by the King and Queen during his three-day visit. Mr Macron's itinerary included a glittering banquet at Windsor Castle, a carriage ride through the historic Berkshire town and a ceremonial welcome. The state dinner was attended by the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Prime Minister and senior members of the Cabinet.
