--- title: Prince Charles to Host Trump for Tea During June State Visit description: Prince Charles will host Donald Trump for tea at the royal Clarence House during the U.S. President’s state visit to the U.K in June. canonical: https://time.com/5592570/prince-charles-host-trump-tea/ author: Madeline Roache article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2019-05-21T20:30:41.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-12T23:23:59.000Z article:section: U.S. og:title: Prince Charles to Host President Trump for Tea During June State Visit og:description: Prince William and Duchess Kate will also take part in the event og:url: https://time.com/5592570/prince-charles-host-trump-tea/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2ab5bc51d0fc1a8d/69894a30e76ad22216634b04/gettyimages-171053901.jpg?branch=production&width=1440&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales Opens The Marie Curie Hospice In Solihull og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Prince Charles to Host President Trump for Tea During June State Visit twitter:description: Prince William and Duchess Kate will also take part in the event twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt2ab5bc51d0fc1a8d/69894a30e76ad22216634b04/gettyimages-171053901.jpg?branch=production&width=1440&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Prince Charles to Host President Trump for Tea During June State Visit > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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It will be the first time the heir to the throne will meet Trump since he was elected in 2016. The meeting will take place at Clarence House, an official royal residence. The pair previously met in 2005 when Charles, 72, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 71, travelled to the U.S. By invitation from Queen Elizabeth II, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, are scheduled to travel to the U.K. from June 3 to 5 for a state visit, a grandiose event that involves a carriage ride through London and a banquet at Buckingham Palace. Charles will be joined at the state banquet on June 3 by Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who just had their [first baby](http://time.com/5533711/royal-baby-instagram/), will not attend. There’s certainly potential for awkwardness given that Prince Charles and Trump have opposing views on environmental issues. While the royal often raises awareness about problems related to climate change and sustainability, Trump has [mocked climate change](http://time.com/5508259/trump-climate-change-defense-department/), calling it a “hoax.” In 2017 he said the U.S. would pull out of the [Paris Agreement](http://time.com/tag/paris-climate-deal/), an environmental pact signed by 195 countries dealing with migration, greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation and financing. The White House has already announced that the President will meet with the Queen and British Prime Minister Theresa May, who plans to attend a ceremony with Trump to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Trump’s visit in London in July 2018 sparked mass [protests in central London.](http://time.com/5338370/trump-london-protests/) Activists launched a six-meter blimp depicting the U.S. President as a diaper-wearing orange baby outside Britain’s Parliament. If protesters can raise 30,000 pounds ($38,000) for advocacy groups, the blimp will be [raised again](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-britain-blimp-idUSKCN1SP0OP) next month. **Correction, May 22** _The original version of this story misstated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s titles. 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