US President confirms return to Buckingham Palace following William’s high-profile appointment
King Charles is set to welcome US President Donald Trump to Buckingham Palace later this year, as details of a second state visit were revealed just after Prince William’s headline-making decision to appoint Jason Knauf as CEO of The Earthshot Prize.
Trump confirmed the upcoming visit, expected in September, during a conversation with reporters at the White House. Calling King Charles a “friend,” the former president said, “It’s the first time it’s ever happened to one person. And the reason is we have two separate terms, and it’s an honour.”
The visit will mark Trump’s second official state reception in the UK, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic rapport between the British monarchy and US leadership.
His remarks came shortly after William’s appointment of Knauf—formerly a royal aide and a controversial figure tied to past allegations involving Meghan Markle, which she has strongly denied.
As the royal household prepares to host another historic gathering at the palace, both King Charles and Prince William find themselves at the centre of renewed political and public attention.
