Buckingham Palace has confirmed a last-minute change to the dates of Donald Trump’s State Visit next week.
The President of the US and First Lady Melania Trump will spend three days in the UK and carry out multiple engagements with members of the Royal Family.
Trump will become the first elected leader in modern times to enjoy two UK state visits, having previously been hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
However, the visit will exclude some traditional state visit elements such as a stay at Buckingham Palace or a ceremonial carriage procession along the Mall.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed a last-minute change to the dates of Donald Trump’s State Visit next week.
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These features have marked numerous previous state visits by world leaders.
Buckingham Palace outlined in its official statement in July that President Trump’s trip to the UK would take place from Wednesday, September 17th - Friday, September 19th.
However, the Palace confirmed on Wednesday that the dates of the State Visit have been moved to Tuesday, 16th - Thursday, 18th.
This move will now result in the State Visit beginning on the same day that members of the Royal Family will attend the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
The President of the US and First Lady Melania Trump.
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The Duchess of Kent died at Kensington Palace last Thursday evening, surrounded by her family.
On Saturday, Buckingham Palace confirmed the key details surrounding the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
The funeral will take place at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, 16th of September at 2pm.
The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will rest in the private chapel at Kensington Palace ahead of the funeral.
The coffin will be taken by hearse to Westminster Cathedral on Monday, 15th September, where the Rite of Reception and Vespers will take place, on the eve of the Requiem Mass.
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The Duchess of Kent died at Kensington Palace last Thursday evening, surrounded by her family.
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The Duchess of Kent’s coffin will rest overnight in the Lady Chapel ahead of the funeral at Westminster Cathedral.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and members of the Royal Family will join the Duke of Kent and members of the Duchess of Kent's family at the Requiem Mass for the Duchess of Kent.
Afterwards, the coffin will be taken by hearse to the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor.
Flags will be half-masted at all official Royal Residences flying the Union flag on the day of the Funeral.