Donald Trump is to make a full state visit to the UK later this year after King Charles and the US president’s busy schedules mean they are unable to meet informally over the summer, it is understood.
Buckingham Palace confirmed a hand-signed invitation, called the “Manu Regia”, from the King was taken to the White House by representatives from the British Embassy in Washington last week.
The dates of Trump’s visit are yet to be confirmed but it is understood the visit could take place in September.
It is also understood that there will not be a private meeting between Trump and King Charles this summer ahead of the state visit.
The diary issues come despite the King heading to Scotland for his summer break each year, and Trump being expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens this summer.
“His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the First Lady later this year,” a Buckingham Palace aide told the BBC.
Trump was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II during his previous three-day state visit in 2019, which took place during his first term in office.
