Trump to Make Full State Visit to the UK Later This Year

U.S. President Donald Trump will undertake a full state visit to the United Kingdom later this year, following an invitation from King Charles.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the formal invitation—known as the Manu Regia and personally signed by the King—was delivered to the White House last week by British embassy officials. Although exact dates are still being finalized, September is seen as the most likely timeframe.

Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be no informal meeting between Trump and King Charles over the summer, even though the King traditionally vacations in Scotland, and Trump is expected to visit his new Aberdeenshire golf course.

A Buckingham Palace aide told the BBC: “His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year.”

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told Parliament the government is “really pleased” to welcome Trump for a second state visit. Trump previously enjoyed a three-day state visit hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.

Planning for this second official visit is now underway. Traditionally, second-term U.S. presidents don’t receive a state visit and instead meet the monarch informally. King Charles had suggested discussing the visit details at either Balmoral or Dumfries House in Scotland.

Trump, speaking in April, called it “an honour” to receive a second state visit invitation, praising King Charles and the royal family as “friends” he holds in high respect.

However, The Times reported that Buckingham Palace had initially been cautious about moving too quickly on a visit, citing concerns over Trump’s previous comments about Canada’s sovereignty. Despite speculation that the government pressured the King to approve the visit earlier, Downing Street firmly denied such claims.