LONDON — Britain plans to welcome President Trump with the formality of a state visit in June, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, two and a half years after first extending the invitation. Prime Minister Theresa May first conveyed the invitation for a state visit to Mr. Trump when he took office in 2017. Mr. Trump accepted, but it became an on-again, off-again arrangement that came to reflect the hesitation and awkwardness that has characterized relations between the two leaders. Mr. Trump traveled to Britain last year on a working visit, a downgrade from his original plans. During his visit, Mr. Trump will meet the queen and hold talks with the British prime minister, the statement added.

Source: New York Times April 23, 2019 11:40 UTC