The King and Prince William could be planning a trip to the US (Image: Getty)
King Charles and Prince William could visit the US in 2026 amid continuing negotiations over a long-awaited UK-US trade deal, according to reports.
Advanced discussions are said to be under way regarding a possible visit by the King, while Prince William is expected to make a separate trip later in the year during the Fifa World Cup, The Times reported. If confirmed, the King’s visit would mark the first visit to the US by a reigning British monarch to the US since 2007.
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Advanced discussions are said to be under way for a visit by the King (Image: Getty)
The potential trips would coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence from Britain, a milestone likely to be marked with major commemorations across the country.
The Times suggested the King’s visit could take place as early as April.
Prince William, who serves as president of the Football Association, is reportedly planning to attend the men’s World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico between June and July 2026.
However, the timing of the visits would also come against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the UK Government to finalise a trade agreement with Washington.
Negotiations have continued since May 2025, when Britain avoided the 20% tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump on many other countries.
Progress has reportedly slowed in recent months.
Washington is understood to have paused a technology partnership announced during Mr Trump’s state visit to the UK in September, amid broader frustrations over the pace of talks on a comprehensive trade deal.
Earlier this month, Downing Street said it remained in “active conversations” with the US on the tech agreement, though the Prime Minister’s spokesman acknowledged that such negotiations were rarely straightforward.
Key areas of disagreement are believed to include the UK’s digital services tax, which has faced strong opposition from US technology firms and their political allies, as well as demands for greater access to British markets for American agricultural products, an issue that has historically proved sensitive in UK trade talks.
While the proposed royal visits would be largely symbolic, they would take place at a delicate moment in UK-US relations, as both sides seek to balance diplomacy, trade interests and domestic political pressures.
