King Charles has officially announced the dates for President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom — and it notably falls during a time when Parliament is not in session.

Royal Invitation and Strategic Timing

The 76-year-old monarch extended a rare state visit invitation to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump earlier this year, following Trump’s election victory. The invitation, delivered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to Washington, was personally hand-signed by the King in a formal document known as the Manu Regia.

Initially, the King had proposed later dates, but Starmer reportedly moved the timeline forward by several months. Buckingham Palace has now confirmed that the visit will take place from September 17 to September 19, 2025.

A Visit Without a Parliamentary Address

Observers quickly pointed out that these dates coincide with Parliament’s traditional recess for party conferences — meaning Trump will not have the opportunity to address the House of Commons, unlike French President Emmanuel Macron, who spoke during his visit last week.

While the palace has not explained the timing, it’s worth noting that several Members of Parliament had voiced strong opposition to Trump addressing Parliament. Just last week, 15 Labour MPs and five others signed a formal motion urging Speaker Lindsay Hoyle to deny Trump that platform.

Warm Welcome Expected Despite Opposition

Despite the controversy surrounding the visit, British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson told The Times that Trump will still be met with respect and hospitality.

“He should expect a warm reception because he really does love Britain. He hugely admires it,” Mandelson said. “He trusts Keir Starmer. It’s not about flattery — it’s about respect. And I don’t believe the administration sees a problem with that.”