Trump to make state visit to UK in June

[April 23, 2019]  LONDON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has accepted Queen Elizabeth's invitation to make a state visit to Britain in June, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand with Britain's Queen Elizabeth on the dais during the U.S. national anthem in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain July 13, 2018. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS

Trump and his wife Melania will make the trip from June 3-5, the palace said, adding that further details would be announced in due course.

Trump will hold a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street and the trip also coincides with events to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War Two.

"The UK and United States have a deep and enduring partnership that is rooted in our common history and shared interests," May said in a statement.

"The State Visit is an opportunity to strengthen our already close relationship in areas such as trade, investment, security and defense, and to discuss how we can build on these ties in the years ahead."

(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by William Schomberg)

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