Jun 20, 2018 - Politics & Policy

Trump to meet Queen Elizabeth next month

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Nigel French/PA Images via Getty Images

Woody Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. and owner of the New York Jets, told Sky News Wednesday that President Trump is scheduled to meet Queen Elizabeth next month at Windsor Castle during his work visit to England.

Why it matters: The visit, slated for July 13, would mark Trump's first to the country since he took office, where he's also scheduled to meet with Prime Minster Theresa May. Trump was initially slated to visit the U.K. in February of this year, but he cancelled, citing complaints with the location of the new U.S. embassy.

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