President Donald Trump arrived in London, England, on the 16th (local time), beginning a three-day, two-night state visit. This is Trump’s second state visit to the UK, following his first in 2019 during his first term.
Since the UK traditionally does not invite US presidents to visit the UK during their second terms, President Trump will become the first US president to make two state visits to the UK. President Trump arrived at Winfield House, the U.S. ambassador’s residence in London, late that afternoon, and said, “Tomorrow will be a very important day,” according to the White House press corps.
Commenting on his return to the U.K., President Trump said, “I love England. I love Turnberry, I love Aberdeen. There are so many things here that warm my heart. It’s a truly special place.”
Regarding King Charles III, he said, “We’ll meet tomorrow,” adding, “He’s been my friend for a long time. Everyone respects and loves him.”
President Trump is scheduled to travel to Windsor Castle on the 17th to meet with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince William and Kate. That evening, President Trump and Charles III are scheduled to deliver speeches at a state banquet. On the final day of his visit, the 18th, President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are scheduled to meet at Chequers, the prime minister’s country home.
Prime Minister Starmer visited the White House in February and presented President Trump with a state invitation from Charles III. Prime Minister Starmer is expected to use Trump’s state visit as an opportunity to finalize ongoing negotiations between the two countries on tariffs, nuclear power, and other issues.