Sky News is reporting that Pres. Trump will be visiting the UK in the next few weeks. The scuttlebutt as to why focuses on:
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Invitation from King Charles III: Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles extended the official “Manu Regia” invitation — a formal gesture marking a full ceremonial state visit, including a carriage procession and state banquet
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Diplomatic efforts by PM Starmer: Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally delivered the invitation in February and accelerated the visit—reportedly pushing it forward to September—to reinforce the “Special Relationship” between the UK and the U.S. It will earlier.
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Scheduling logistics: A proposed informal meeting in Scotland over the summer had to be scrapped due to conflicting diaries. This led to formal planning for a full state visit instead
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Scotland golf tie-in: Trump is also expected to visit his Scottish golf courses—including Turnberry, Aberdeen, and the new MacLeod course—in the latter half of July, aligning with the broader state trip
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.