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Trump to Make Unprecedented Second State Visit to U.K. in September

Royal planners are finalizing protocols at Windsor Castle in light of Buckingham Palace’s ongoing refurbishment

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. first lady Melania Trump meet with Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, ahead of the NATO alliance summit, at Clarence House, in London, Britain December 3, 2019. Nicholas Kamm/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • The state visit is set for September 17–19 and will be hosted at Windsor Castle due to extensive renovations at Buckingham Palace
  • It marks the first state visit of a sitting U.S. president under King Charles III and the first time any U.S. leader has been invited for a second full state visit
  • Ceremonial events will feature a military review, carriage procession and state banquet presided over by King Charles III and Queen Camilla
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered the king’s invitation in February during a White House meeting as part of his strategy to bolster UK–US relations
  • Trump will be accompanied by Melania Trump and royal protocol teams have begun coordinating logistics for the three-day visit