Buckingham Palace announced that Donald Trump will make an official visit to Britain from September 17-19 – his second visit to the country during his two presidential terms. The Republican president and his wife Melania will be hosted at Windsor Castle, near London, by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The invitation to Trump was formally extended through a letter from the King, which British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered to the American president last February. “This is the first time a head of state has been invited for a second official visit to the United Kingdom,” Starmer emphasized at the time, something President Trump characterized as a “tremendous honor” minutes later.
Why Donald Trump won’t address the House of Commons
During his first term (2017-2021), Donald Trump was received by Queen Elizabeth II.
Unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, who addressed the British Parliament during his recent official visit, Donald Trump is not expected to deliver a speech to the House of Commons, due to scheduling issues. Specifically, the British Parliament will not be in session at that time, due to a recess for party conferences.
