King Charles III Will Host President Trump For Historic Second State Visit in SeptemberOliver JJ Lane 19 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump said he feels “great respect” for the Royal Family as he named September for the historic second state visit to the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is to host President Donald Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom in September, the President said in remarks at the White House.
A state visit is the most formal expression of honour Britain bestows on foreign leaders, being hosted by the monarch rather than by politicians, and this visit is to be historic as no other foreign leader in modern history has been given two state visits.
Reasons for this double-honour given including President Trump having two non-consecutive terms, or Queen Elizabeth II who hosted President Trump in 2019 having since died, and there being a new monarch — Charles III — to host.
While both are certainly part of the decision, at its heart, there is also a need for the United Kingdom to maintain its close relationship with the United States. A Royal honour, given President Trump’s undeniable affection for the Royal Family, is a logical approach.
Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump reflected on the invitation that had been extended by letter in February, personally delivered by the British Prime Minister, and said: “Well, I was invited by the King, and by the country, great country, we’re going to do a second… ‘fest’, that’s what it is, it’s a fest, it’s beautiful.
Speaking of the King, with whom President Trump has met several times and is understood to frequently correspond with by letter, he continued: “It’s an honour to be a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family, [Prince] William. It’s really just a great respect for the family and it’s a really great honour. I think we’re setting a date for September.”
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