Buckingham Palace confirms the exclusive invitation reflects the unprecedented nature of the visit.
Trump to Return to the UK for Historic State Visit in September
Trump to Return to the UK for Historic State Visit in September
President Trump will make his second state visit to Britain, hosted by King Charles III.
President Trump is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19, 2025, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. This will mark his second official visit to Britain, an honor rarely bestowed upon heads of state, and he will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
The formal invitation from King Charles was extended by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the historic significance of a repeat state visit—a moment described as “unprecedented.” This visit follows Trump’s previous state visit in 2019, where he was received by the late Queen Elizabeth II, enjoying a lavish banquet and a royal salute.
In the lead-up to this upcoming visit, tensions have re-emerged, notably between Trump and London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, who has been vocal in his criticism of Trump's rhetoric and policies. Trump’s previous remarks labeling Khan as a “stone cold loser” indicate that their strained relationship remains unresolved.
This timing for Trump’s visit means he is unlikely to address Parliament, as it is not in session during that period due to party conferences, contrasting with the recent parliamentary address by French President Emmanuel Macron. Instead, Trump will once again experience the unique hospitality of Windsor Castle, with Buckingham Palace currently undergoing extensive renovations.
Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The Times, highlights the diplomatic intricacies surrounding this upcoming state visit, as multiple layers of political and social relations define the context of Trump’s return to the UK.
The formal invitation from King Charles was extended by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the historic significance of a repeat state visit—a moment described as “unprecedented.” This visit follows Trump’s previous state visit in 2019, where he was received by the late Queen Elizabeth II, enjoying a lavish banquet and a royal salute.
In the lead-up to this upcoming visit, tensions have re-emerged, notably between Trump and London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, who has been vocal in his criticism of Trump's rhetoric and policies. Trump’s previous remarks labeling Khan as a “stone cold loser” indicate that their strained relationship remains unresolved.
This timing for Trump’s visit means he is unlikely to address Parliament, as it is not in session during that period due to party conferences, contrasting with the recent parliamentary address by French President Emmanuel Macron. Instead, Trump will once again experience the unique hospitality of Windsor Castle, with Buckingham Palace currently undergoing extensive renovations.
Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The Times, highlights the diplomatic intricacies surrounding this upcoming state visit, as multiple layers of political and social relations define the context of Trump’s return to the UK.
