White House invite on cards as Trump King and Queen

DONALD Trump's second state visit to the UK is being seen as such a hit in Britain and the US that a return invitation for the King to visit America is being considered.

- By Rebecca Russell Deputy Royal Editor

It is understood that the president intends to ask Charles to come to America - possibly next year for the 250th anniversary of the country gaining independence from the UK. A White House official confirmed that it was early in the planning.

Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty magazine, said Mr Trump clearly looked bowled over by the reception he was given by the monarch and Royal Family in Windsor this week. She added: "The president was on his best behaviour and took an almost childish delight in the pageantry being laid on for him.

"It was the supreme example of the soft power of the monarchy - which King Charles knows only too well is the best in the world. "The King was obviously both amused and bemused by Trump."

Ms Seward was not surprised that a royal trip to the US is being outlined but suggested Charles may ask William and Kate to go in his place.

She said: "There is almost certainly a US visit in the pipeline. But it will be far more likely to be the Prince and Princess of Wales. Charles has been to America more than 20 times over the years. And he can use the excuse that they would rather see Kate and William. "As William is not the head of state, it couldn't be a state visit."