King Charles and Prince William ‘could visit the US next year’ as UK aims to finalise trade deal
The King and the Prince of Wales are reportedly planning separate visits to the United States in 2026, which will mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
While it is said that advanced negotiations for the King’s trip are continuing, Prince William is also expected to visit during the FIFA World Cup to be held in the same year. Times.
These potential royal talks would overlap with ongoing trade deal negotiations in the UK and would be the first initiative by a reigning British monarch since 2007.
But the development could also come as the UK continues its efforts to finalize a trade deal with the US, with Washington reportedly pausing the technology partnership announced during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK in September.
In early December, Downing Street said the government was still in “active discussions” with the US over a technology deal.
However, the Prime Minister’s spokesman acknowledged that “such negotiations are never simple”.
Reports have suggested that US negotiators are frustrated by slow progress in agreeing a broader trade deal announced in May 2025, in which Britain avoids the 20 per cent tariffs that Mr Trump has imposed on the rest of the world.
Britain’s digital services tax, opposed by Mr Trump’s big tech backers, and the sensitive issue of giving US farmers greater access to the British market are thought to be the key sticking points.
Times He suggested that the King’s visit to the USA could take place in April.
Football Federation president William will then be able to visit during the World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico between June and July.
