President Trump invited to second UK state visit
The Prime Minister met with Trump in Washington yesterday
Last updated 28th Feb 2025
A chance to come meet the King in Scotland has been dangled in front of US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he could set up a meeting at Balmoral, or Dumfries House in Ayrshire, to work out the details of a second state visit to the UK.
Both are handy for dropping in on Trump's Scottish golf courses - Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie and Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire.
In return the US President has offered up the prospect of deals on Ukraine and trade.
Letter from the King
A letter from the King presented to Donald Trump by Sir Keir Starmer invited the US President for a "historic second state visit".
Mr Trump showed the letter, marked "private and confidential" and featuring Charles' signature, to the cameras gathered in the Oval Office.
The King suggested he and Mr Trump could meet before that visit, either at Dumfries House or Balmoral, which are near the businessman's golf courses in Scotland, to discuss the plans for the much grander state visit.
The letter, partially obscured by Mr Trump's hand, reads: "I can only say that it would be ... pleasure to extend that invitation once again, in the hope that you ... some stage be visiting Turnberry and a detour to a relatively near neighbour might not cause you too much inconvenience. An alternative might perhaps be for you to visit Balmoral...
"There is much on both estates which I think you might find interesting, and enjoy - particularly as my foundation at Dumfries House provides hospitality skills-training for young people who often end up as staff on your own establishments!"
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