When is Donald Trump's state visit to the UK and where will he go?

September 4, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump has accepted King Charles III's invitation for a second state visit to the UK from September 17-19, 2024, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described as "truly historic" and "unprecedented. " This visit breaks with tradition, as US presidents serving second terms typically receive only tea or lunch invitations rather than full state visits. Trump will be hosted at Windsor Castle due to ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace, with events including a ceremonial welcome and state banquet in St George's Hall.

Who is affected

King Charles III and the royal family who will host the event
Donald and Melania Trump
UK government officials and diplomats
British police officers who will be deployed for security
The Stop Trump coalition and protesters planning demonstrations
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey who plans to boycott the banquet
London residents and the public in areas Trump will visit

What action is being taken

Buckingham Palace is organizing the state visit for September 17-19
Windsor Castle is being prepared to host Trump instead of Buckingham Palace
A ceremonial welcome and state banquet in St George's Hall are being arranged
The Stop Trump coalition is planning a "Trump Not Welcome" demonstration in London on September 17
Sir Ed Davey is boycotting the ceremonial banquet to "send a message" about Gaza

Why it matters

The visit is unprecedented as former presidents serving second terms typically don't receive state visits
The timing coincides with UK-US trade deal discussions that were mentioned during Starmer's White House meeting
The visit represents a formal diplomatic engagement between the UK and a former US president
The event will involve significant security operations similar to the 2019 visit that required 6,300 police officers at a cost of £3.4m
The visit is occurring during a time when only the House of Lords will be in session, eliminating the possibility of a joint address to Parliament

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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