Trump to make first state visit to UK in June, sources say

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US President Donald Trump will make his first state visit to the United Kingdom in June, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

Buckingham Palace is due to announce the visit “shortly,” the sources told CNN.

Trump's previous trip to the UK in July 2018 was billed as a working visit, rather than a state occasion, which is a formal visit by a head of state at the invitation of the Queen, who acts on advice from the government.

After being delayed several times, Trump's four-day visit last year was met with large protests in London and throughout the country.

The anti-Trump demonstrations featured a 20-foot “Trump Baby” blimp that flew outside Parliament.

During the trip, Trump met with Prime Minister Theresa May and had tea with the Queen at Windsor Castle.