The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, won’t attend the State Banquet held in honour of Donald Trump when the US President visits the UK this June. The Labour leader revealed he has turned down an invitation to the event citing President Trump’s use of ‘racist and misogynist rhetoric” among his reasons for refusing to attend.
The statement from Labour and Mr Corbyn…
'Her Royal Majesty'; a new style for the Queen as President Trump's State Visit is confirmed
23rd April 2019
It’s not the title we’re used to seeing in front of Elizabeth II’s name. As the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump would make a State Visit to the UK, the statement announcing the trip said he would make it following an invitation from ‘Her Royal…
The Queen to hold secret dinner with the US Ambassador regarding President Trump
24th February 2019
The Queen is set to join an US Ambassador for a private dinner next month. The dinner could set the scene for a potential full state visit from US President Donald Trump as early as this summer.
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According to the Daily Mail, US Ambassador Woody…
King of the Netherlands delivers an address to the Houses of Parliament
23rd October 2018
King Willem-Alexander addressed the House of Commons and the House of Lords today and spoke of his regret that the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union but before he did so he touched on the unique relationship between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
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“You are our North Sea neighbour, but…
Not many can say they’ve had a”sleepover” with Queen Elizabeth, not unless you are Michelle Obama or any of the lucky few diplomats invited for a State Visit.
During an event in New York, the former First Lady recalled her 2011 State Visit with her husband…
Will The Queen cancel her visit with Donald Trump over the #MuslimBan?
29th January 2017
An opinion piece by Jamie Samhan looking at whether Donald Trump’s invitation for a State Visit to the UK should be rescinded.
Only a day after Donald Trump met with Theresa May and a State Visit by the new President was announced, Donald Trump introduced a Muslim ban…
King Philippe brings a piece of Belgium for King Willem-Alexander
28th November 2016
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians have brought a little something special for the state visit to the Netherlands; a piece of land.
During the start of the state visit to the Netherlands, both countries will sign a border correction treaty concerning the province of Limburg in the south of the Netherlands. The Belgian peninsulas Presqu’île de L’llal and Presqu’île…
Spain’s caretaker government have cancelled the upcoming State Visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the UK, amidst ongoing political difficulties in the country.
The Spanish Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “Due to the process of forming a new…
Elizabeth to welcome King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain during UK State Visit
4th December 2015
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain will be making a State Visit to the UK next March.
The couple will be staying at Windsor Castle during their stay from 8-10 March 2016, making this the first Spanish state visit to the United Kingdom since 1986 when King Juan Carlos and…
With just days to go until the State Visit by the President of China, preparations are entering their final stages and every hour of practice time is precious. So in the early hours of Friday morning, the Army was out in force practicing manoeuvres for the event that will see it taking a starring role.
They took to the streets of London while most of us slept to get ready for their ceremonial…
