US President, Donald Trump, could be hosting royalty at the
White House within months.
New reports suggest that the US leader could have two very
important guests in early 2026, the year of a major
anniversary.
King
Charles and Queen Camilla are reported to be finalising details
of a trip to Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence.
The Sun reports that The King and Queen will make the trip,
perhaps as early as next spring, and will be hosted by Donald Trump and his wife,
Melania.
King Charles and Queen
Camilla hosted Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle in
September
(Royal Family/ Instagram_
It’s long been thought that senior members of the Royal Family
will head to America for the anniversary. In 1976, the 200th
anniversary, Queen Elizabeth II visited the US and later made a
high profile mention of that trip and the anniversary in her
Christmas speech.
There had been speculation that it would be the Prince and
Princess of Wales taking up the US trip.
However, with other reports suggesting a potential overseas tour
of Australia for them in 2026, and the huge importance that Donald
Trump has placed on his links with King Charles, it seems that it’s
the Monarch who will be making this prestigious trip.
It would, in fact, be a State Visit, and it’s most likely to
happen in late April 2026, just a few months ahead of American
Independence Day.
Donald Trump and King
Charles got on well during the State Visit of the US President in
September
(Royal Family Instagram still/ fair use)
However, King Charles will also take advice from his medical
team about a longer overseas visit – he is still receiving weekly
treatment for cancer, following his diagnosis in early 2024.
The State Visit would be one of the most high profile events of
the reign of King Charles III and would attract international
attention.
It’s expected that the trip would be centred in Washington.
The next State Visit in King Charles” diary comes in just a few
weeks’ time. The King is set to welcome the President of Germany to
Windsor Castle on December 3 for a three day visit.