Buckingham Palace confirms Trump invited for UK state visit later this year.

Buckingham Palace confirms Trump invited for UK state visit later this year.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump has been invited for a state visit to the UK later this year, according to a recent development. The invitation, which was formally delivered by representatives from the UK's Washington embassy to the White House, is the second such invitation from the King to President Trump [1].

The palace has stated that a private meeting between the two leaders will not take place before the full state visit, as was initially proposed. This decision has been attributed to the complexities of both principals' schedules, which have made it difficult to arrange a private meeting over the summer months [1]. The formal planning for the state visit has now begun, with the visit expected to take place in September, although an official confirmation is yet to be made by Buckingham Palace.

The King has expressed his anticipation of hosting President Trump and the First Lady later this year, indicating that the relationship between the two leaders remains strong. The palace has emphasized that the decision not to hold a private meeting before the state visit was in line with the advice of the government, and that the palace and government remain fully aligned in the preparations for the visit [1].

This development comes amidst ongoing reports of the UK's plans to purchase nuclear-carrying fighter jets, which could further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations. The state visit is expected to be a significant event, highlighting the continued diplomatic ties between the UK and the United States.

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[1] https://www.coastfm.co.uk/news/uk/king-and-donald-trump-will-no-longer