President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit to the United Kingdom, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered the formal invitation during a meeting at the White House on Thursday, according to Fox News. Discussions centered on efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Sitting alongside Trump in the Oval Office, Starmer emphasized the significance of the invitation, stating, “This is special. This has never happened before. This is unprecedented.”
I think the last state visit was a tremendous success. His Majesty the King wants to make this even better than that.”
Pr”mpting a response from the U.S. president, Starmer asked, “What I have haven’t yet is your answer.”
In response, Trump confirmed his acceptance: “The answer is yes, on behalf of our excellent First Lady Melania and myself.
The answer is yes, and we look forward to being there and honouring the King and, really, your country. Your country s a fantastic country.”
Trump also spoke warmly of King Charles, describing him as a “beautiful” an” “wonderf”l man”” Reflecting o” their relationship, he noted, “I’ve gotten t”I’vew him very well actually, first term and now, a second term.”
The upcoming”state visit is expected to reinforce diplomatic ties between the United States and the United Kingdom, following Trump’s previoTrump’se visit to the UK during his first term in office.
