United States President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a proclamation within the Oval Workplace on the White Home on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The proclamation expands fishing rights within the Pacific Islands to an space he described as 3 times the scale of California. — Photograph by Agence France Presse
United States President Donald Trump stated Thursday he anticipated to fulfill King Charles III in Britain in September, on an unprecedented second state go to that London hopes will enhance transatlantic ties.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer handed Trump an invite from the monarch throughout a gathering within the Oval Workplace in February as he tried to win over the US chief on tariffs and Ukraine.
“I believe they’re setting a date for September,” Trump instructed reporters.
“They’re going to do a second ‘fest.’ And that’s what it’s, it’s a fest, and it’s stunning, and it’s the primary time it’s ever occurred to at least one individual,” added Trump.
“I’m a pal of Charles. I’ve nice respect for King Charles and the household, (inheritor to the throne Prince) William. We now have simply actually an incredible respect for the household, and it’s a really nice honor.”
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Britain’s Every day Telegraph newspaper reported Thursday that the royal household was set to host Trump at Windsor Fort, the king’s historic dwelling close to London.
Trump will change into the primary political chief to obtain a second state go to to Britain, after he visited in 2019 throughout his first time period as president.
The 78-year-old Republican has lengthy been a vocal fan of the British royal household.
He additionally has a detailed affinity to the UK because of the reality his mom was born in Scotland, the place he owns a golf course.
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