King Charles III has extended an invitation to President Donald Trump for a historic second state visit to the U.K. The invitation was presented by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on behalf of the king during a press conference at the White House. Starmer emphasized the unprecedented and special nature of the invitation, which has never happened before. The letter from the king suggested that Trump visit either Balmoral Castle or Dumfries House in Scotland to plan the next official state visit, potentially coinciding with the president’s trip to his Turnberry golf course in the west of Scotland.
In the letter, King Charles III expressed that he believes Trump would find both estate visits interesting and enjoyable, especially given the hospitality skills training provided to young people at Dumfries House who often go on to work at Trump’s own establishments. The king also mentioned that the visit would provide an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest and to plan a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom, an unprecedented move by a U.S. president. Trump responded positively, expressing his eagerness to honor the king and the country during the visit, praising the king as a great gentleman.
During Trump’s previous state visit to the U.K. in 2019, which was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II, he and First Lady Melania Trump had the opportunity to spend time at Buckingham Palace and participate in a state banquet with members of the royal family, including Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton. Trump later spoke about the visit on Fox & Friends, noting that palace officials had told him that Elizabeth II hadn’t had so much fun in 25 years. He also mentioned his great relationship with Charles and other foreign leaders, emphasizing the positive experiences he had during the visit.
The U.S. president’s upcoming second state visit to the U.K. has generated excitement and anticipation among royal watchers and political observers alike. The visit presents an opportunity for both countries to strengthen their relationship and address important issues of mutual interest. Buckingham Palace did not immediately provide a comment on the invitation, but it is expected that details of the visit and its agenda will be clarified in the coming weeks. Trump’s visit to the U.K. is likely to be a significant event, building on the positive diplomatic interactions between the two countries in recent years and further solidifying their alliance.
