Dates for Trump's next state visit to the U.K. announced by Buckingham Palace

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to visit the United Kingdom in a state visit that will be hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle this September.

The upcoming visit is unprecedented as it marks the second time an elected political leader has been invited for two state visits by a British monarch, PEOPLE reported.

On July 14, Buckingham Palace officially announced the dates for this significant occasion. The Trumps' state visit, scheduled for September 17-19, 2025, is highly anticipated and is a rare second invitation from the British monarchy, reflecting a special diplomatic relationship.

Background on the Trumps’ U.K. Visits

President Trump and the First Lady first visited the U.K. for a state visit in June 2019 during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth. During that visit, Trump was warmly received and participated in numerous events with the royal family and government officials.

This second visit will also take place at Windsor Castle due to ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace, which are expected to be completed by 2027. The change in location is notable as it marks the second consecutive state visit held at Windsor Castle this year.

King Charles, who ascended to the throne after Queen Elizabeth's passing, officially extended the invitation to President Trump back in February. The invitation was presented by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting its significance in the diplomatic arena.

King Charles’s Relation with President Trump

According to a palace aide, "His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year." The relationship between King Charles and President Trump appears to be cordial, based on mutual respect and past interactions.

The invitation for this upcoming visit was hand-delivered to the White House and included a formal manu regia signed by King Charles himself. The formality of this gesture underscores the importance the British monarchy places on the visit.

The official announcement of the visit's timing was reported earlier in The Times at the end of June, leading to speculation and anticipation about what this visit could signify for the U.K.-U.S. relations.

Expectations and Diplomatic Significance

President Trump expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming trip, stating, "The answer is yes, on behalf of our wonderful first lady, Melania, and myself, the answer is yes. We look forward to being there and honoring the King, honoring your country."

Such sentiments signal the administrations' continuing commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. This sentiment reflects on the strong diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Trump further commented, highlighting the invitation's grandeur with, "It says at Windsor," emphasizing the historic venue's significance and adding to the ceremonial nature of the event.

A Look Back at Recent Interactions

The last significant interaction between President Trump and the British royal family occurred during the 70th anniversary reception of NATO at Buckingham Palace in December 2019. This event was one of the last major royal engagements President Trump attended before the COVID-19 pandemic altered diplomatic travel and interactions worldwide.

The choice of Windsor Castle for this year's state visits seems to reflect both necessity and tradition, providing a historic backdrop befitting such high-level diplomatic engagements.

As the September date draws closer, both nations are likely preparing for not only the ceremonial aspects of the visit but also potential discussions on key bilateral issues. The careful orchestration of events underlines the importance of this unique visit, which could further cement the enduring relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.