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The government of the UK deciding whether to invite Donald Trump for a state visit, which was stated by downing Street. it is said that Donald Trump is due to take office on 20 January,Earlier this year. On the other hand members of parliament debated on the idea of banning Mr Trump from the UK but the government has stressed the importance of maintaining  a special relationship between the countries. Prime Minister Theresa May's official spokeswoman said: "An invitation for a state visit is one of the things that is under consideration following the election of a new US president. One of the issues under consideration is the 2017 state visits."

State visits are formal trips to the UK by foreign heads of state from overseas. There are usually two a year and invitations are sent on the advice of the Foreign Office.The Queen acts as host, with the visitor usually staying either at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.