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- Prince Charles will host Donald Trump for afternoon tea at his home, Clarence House, during the president’s state visit next month, according to CNN.
- His visit follows a working trip to the UK last summer, where he was met with protesters and demonstrations across the country.
- The president and prince are known to have completely different stances on climate change, with Charles referring to the global issue as "the wolf at the door," while Trump has called it a "Chinese hoax."
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Prince Charles and Donald Trump will meet for afternoon tea during the US president’s state visit to the UK next month.
The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will join Mr Trump for afternoon tea at their official residence Clarence House, according to CNN.
Mr Trump and his wife Melania will be guests of the Queen during his three-day visit, which begins on June 3.
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His formal visit follows a working trip to the UK last summer that sparked demonstrations across the country.
Campaigners are again hoping to fly a blimp, depicting the US president as a nappy-wearing baby, over London after it was hoisted in Parliament Square during protests against the US leader’s last trip.
Charles and Mr Trump, who did not meet during the 2018 visit, are known to have contrasting views on the environment.
While the prince has called climate change "the wolf at the door," Mr Trump has called it a "Chinese hoax" and "bullshit."
The US president is expected to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May during his trip in June and to attend a ceremony in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Details of his visit have yet to be revealed, but it is likely to feature a state banquet.
A spokesman from Clarence House declined to comment on Mr Trump’s visit.
The White House has been approached for comment.
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