U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make his second state visit to the United Kingdom this September, following an invitation from King Charles III. The visit will take place from September 17 to 19, 2025, at Windsor Castle, as announced by Buckingham Palace on Monday.
According to Politico, the timing of Trump’s visit has caught attention, as it coincides with the UK parliamentary recess when British MPs will be away from Westminster, with many attending their annual party conferences. This scheduling appears to help avoid potential diplomatic tensions, as the Royal Family navigates Trump’s unpredictable diplomatic style while maintaining the special relationship between the two nations.
Trump’s UK state visit is perfectly timed to dodge his parliamentary critics as MPs conveniently disappear during the scheduled dates. This timing could help prevent any confrontations with lawmakers who have expressed strong opposition to Trump’s visit.
Labour Party members show strong opposition to Trump’s parliamentary address
The visit has already faced criticism from some members of the governing Labour Party. MP Kate Osborne has taken active steps to prevent Trump from addressing parliament, including writing to House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and introducing a parliamentary motion against it. The motion, which has gained support from 20 lawmakers, points to Trump’s alleged “misogyny, racism, and xenophobia” as reasons why he should not address parliament.
The Trumps' state visit date is set! Last time all four Trump's adult children and their spouses came with him. Will Barron pay a visit to King of UK? Highly unlikely as his sophomore years starts early in september#Barron#BarronTrump
— BWT (@BWTLRK) July 14, 2025
The contrast between Trump’s upcoming visit and recent state visits is notable. French President Emmanuel Macron recently addressed British lawmakers during his state visit, highlighting the different treatment of international leaders by the UK parliament.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally delivered King Charles’s invitation to Trump during a White House visit in February, as part of the Royal Family’s strategic ‘charm offensive’ to maintain good relations with the U.S. president. Starmer described the second state visit as “truly historic” and “unprecedented,” noting that second-term presidents typically receive less formal invitations, such as lunch or tea with the monarch.
The House of Commons speaker’s office has maintained a neutral stance, stating that any request to address the Houses of Parliament will follow the usual consideration process. This diplomatic response leaves the door open for further developments as the September visit approaches.
