King Charles and Prince William 'could visit the US next year' as UK aims to finalise trade deal
Source: The Independent
Saturday 27 December 2025 05:22 EST
The King and the Prince of Wales are reportedly planning separate visits to the United States in 2026, a year that will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Advanced discussions for a trip by the King are said to be underway, while Prince William is expected to visit during the Fifa World Cup later that year, according to reports in The Times. These potential royal engagements would be the first by a reigning British monarch since 2007.
But it would also come as the UK continues efforts to finalise a trade deal with the US after Washington reportedly paused the tech partnership announced during president Donald Trumps state visit to Britain in September.
Earlier in December, Downing Street said the government was still in active conversations with the US on the tech deal. But the prime ministers spokesman acknowledged that negotiations of this kind are never straightforward.
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/charles-william-us-visit-trump-trade-deal-b2890823.html
pfitz59
(12,279 posts)announce his abdication?
GreatGazoo
(4,428 posts)No one is actually a "Prince" or a "King".
And can we stop knighting these sir and dame people? It's 2026.
Doodley
(11,577 posts)montanacowboy
(6,669 posts)what gold encrusted tribute will they bring him? why are they coming?
hlthe2b
(112,663 posts)But, I just cringe at the horrific things Trump will say and do.
quaint
(4,596 posts)Red Mountain
(2,255 posts)Please, maintain your dignity. It's the currency that will maintain you in your current position.