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The UK will host Donald Trump this year for a national visit, but King Charles and the US President will not be able to meet informally over the summer due to his busy diary, CNN understands.
The “Manuregia,” a formal invitation signed by the British monarch, was handed over to the White House last week by representatives of the British Embassy in Washington.
In a letter delivered to Trump in an oval office by the British Prime Minister in February, Charles, suggested that the pair could first meet at Dumfries House or Balmoral ahead of a massive official visit. However, the scheduling issue appears to have removed that option from the table.
The logistical reasons for preventing private meetings before a state visit are said to be fully understood and highly valued by all parties.
“Ma has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting First Lady with him later this year,” a palace aide told CNN.
King Charles sends a letter to President Trump
Confirming the Palace’s upcoming trip means that official plans for Trump’s state visit are currently underway.
The exact date has not been announced yet, but September is advertised to many who are likely.
The late Queen Elizabeth II previously hosted Trump and visited the UK for three days in 2019, when she was in office.
Generally, the second president is served lunch or tea with the monarch at Windsor Castle. That was the case with President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush. However, the “unprecedented” offer of a visit to the Second State was extended on behalf of the King by Starmer of Kiel during a visit to DC four months ago.
