King Charles to welcome Trump at Windsor Castle for rare return visit
The visit is scheduled to take place from September 17 to 19 and will be centered at Windsor Castle.
"His Majesty the King will host the President and Mrs. Trump at Windsor Castle," the palace said in a statement, noting that more details will be shared closer to the date.
Trump confirmed last month that he had accepted the King's invitation after receiving a handwritten letter from Charles, delivered personally by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a meeting in the Oval Office.
Trump will be the first elected political leader in modern history to be granted two state visits by a British monarch. His first visit occurred in June 2019, when the late Queen Elizabeth II welcomed him and hosted a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. During that trip, Trump also had tea with Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales.
The upcoming visit reflects a growing rapport between the U.S. president and British leadership. Trump and Prime Minister Starmer are expected to meet again in Scotland later this month, though the date and location have not yet been confirmed.
Last month, the two leaders signed a new trade framework agreement on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The agreement included the reduction of certain U.S. tariffs on British imports, signaling warming economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Despite the official significance of Trump's visits, they have often been met with controversy and public resistance. His 2018 working visit to the UK triggered widespread protests and cost British police over 14 million pounds (about US$18.9 million) due to the deployment of more than 10,000 officers across the country. Opinion polls have consistently shown that a majority of Britons view Trump unfavorably.
This year's state visit is expected to maintain the traditional pageantry, including formal ceremonies and potentially a banquet. However, it is not yet clear if these will take place in London or exclusively at Windsor.
Not everyone has welcomed the news of Trump's return. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the UK's decision to extend another state visit invitation, suggesting it undermines broader efforts to present a united international front in response to Trump's controversial foreign policy stances, including past remarks about Canada.
As Buckingham Palace finalizes preparations, Trump's second state visit is shaping up to be both diplomatically significant and politically charged, once again placing him at the center of Britain's ceremonial and political spotlight.
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