Overview
- First Lady Melania Trump teased preparations on Friday in a black‑and‑white video that showed invitations, place settings and flowers, with the caption noting the April 28 state dinner.
- The visit is scheduled for April 27–30, with a White House state dinner on April 28 and an invitation for the King to address a Joint Meeting of Congress that day.
- Coverage from Time and The Times notes fresh calls to delay the trip because fighting in Iran has strained relations between President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Rep. Ro Khanna has urged the King to meet survivors of Jeffrey Epstein during the trip, while the Palace cites legal constraints as Prince Andrew remains under investigation after a Feb. 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- A YouGov poll reported by The Times found about 45% of Britons want the visit canceled versus 42% who back it, signaling likely protests and a split public reception.