King Charles to welcome Trump at Windsor Castle as state visit
By Nika Shakhnazarova
King Charles will welcome President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle for his second state visit to the UK in September.
The monarch, 76, extended an unprecedented invitation to the commander in chief and First Lady Melania Trump earlier this year following his historic election win, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer even hand-delivering His Majesty’s note to Trump.
Starmer has gone against the King’s wishes by bringing Trump’s lavish visit forward by many months, The Times of London reports.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosting a dinner at Winfield House for King Charles and Queen Camilla in 2019
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King Charles will welcome President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle for his second state visit to the UK in September, according to a report.
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Charles, who is also the current monarch of Canada, had previously invited Trump to meet at either Balmoral Castle or Dumfries House in Scotland.
After palace officials explored all options ahead of Trump’s second state visit, plans were reportedly switched up to ensure the visit was anything but informal.
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Planning for the official state visit has now begun, with a hand-signed formal invitation — also known as the Manu Regia — from the King being hand-delivered to Trump last week at the White House.
“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 the outlet.
While exact dates of Trump’s state visit remain up in the air, it’s said that September is looking most likely.
President Donald Trump is greeted by King Charles on his arrival at Buckingham Palace in June 2019.
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The monarch, 76, extended an invitation to the commander in chief earlier this year following his election win.
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The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
In February, Starmer presented Trump with the royal invitation from the King during their meeting in the Oval Office, with the president quickly accepting.
“This is really special. This has never happened before. This is unprecedented, and I think that just symbolizes the strength of the relationship between us,” Starmer said, calling the last state visit a “tremendous success.”
President Donald Trump holds a letter from King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office in February.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hand-delivered His Majesty’s note to Trump in February.
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“The answer is yes,” Trump responded. “On behalf of our wonderful first lady Melania and myself, the answer is yes, and we look forward to being there and honoring the King and honoring, really, your country.”
“Your country is a fantastic country, and it’ll be our honor to be there,” he added.
Still, the ongoing tensions between the US and Canada has caused issues.
After Trump threatened to make the Great White North the 51st state, Charles traveled to Canada to deliver a warning shot, saying the country is “strong and free.”
President Donald Trump hosting a dinner at Winfield House for King Charles in June 2019.
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Trump has made his admiration for the royal family known on many occasions, saying in March that he “loves King Charles.”
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First Lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump and King Charles
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Trump’s last state visit to the UK took place in December 2019.
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The King, who journeyed on the taxpayers’ dime, opened Canada’s new parliament session with a stern speech on May 27.
The rare command performance marked the first time a monarch opened a new parliament session since 1857.
Following Trump’s inauguration in January, it was reported that senior members of the Firm were being lined up for a US visit.
Plans were reportedly set in motion for the royal family’s highest-ranking members to make the trans-Atlantic.
Trump holds up an invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit.
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Following Trump’s inauguration in January, it was reported that senior members of the Firm were being lined up for a US visit.
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While talks remain at an early stage at this time, insiders claim the trip will most likely take place in 2026.
Trump has made his admiration for the royal family known on many occasions, saying in March that he “loves King Charles.”
Queen Elizabeth II invited Trump for his first state visit in 2019, making him only the third US president to be invited for the official event during her 70-year reign.
What’s more, no elected leader has ever been granted two state visits by the UK.
Only two former heads of state have received the honor in the past: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, in 1974 and 2000, and King Olav of Norway, in 1962 and 1988.
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