King Charles Hosts Trump for Second UK State Visit in September

King Charles III has invited former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK from September 17-19, 2025, where they will be hosted at Windsor Castle. The visit is strategically scheduled during the UK Parliament’s recess, effectively preventing Trump from addressing MPs—a privilege granted to other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and previous US presidents. This timing is widely seen as a diplomatic move to avoid political controversy, given opposition from some MPs and criticism of Trump’s past comments and policies. Unlike Macron’s recent visit, Trump will not receive some traditional state visit honors, such as a stay at Buckingham Palace or a grand public procession. The invitation, originally suggested by King Charles and delivered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscores the UK’s attempt to balance formal ties with the US while minimizing domestic tensions. The historic nature of this second state visit highlights both the complexities and sensitivities in current UK-US relations.