“I was just notified by letter from King Charles that he’s extended, through the prime minister, a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom. Trump has long talked about how he admires the royal family, and his state visit with Queen Elizabeth II was a highlight of his first term. President Trump shows an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit on February 27, 2025. The U.K. state visit is a rite of passage for U.S. presidentsTrump’s not unusual in being impressed by the royals, said Nicole Hemmer, a professor of history at Vanderbilt University. Trump Lands In U.K. For State Visit, And Insults London’s Mayor The state visit may be more formal than Trump’s tour of the U.K. last summer, but that didn’t stop the president from hurling insults at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.