[Magdalen] Speech?

[Roger Stokes]

On 08/07/2018 09:31, Michael Bishop wrote:
> It is worth pointing out that originally the DJT's visit to UK was to 
> have been a state visit - which would have included a visit to and 
> stay at Buckingham Palace. Instead it has been downgraded and will 
> only include a visit with most of the activity outside London. He is 
> making up for it by going off afterwards on his own initiative for a 
> stay at his golf resort in Scotland (giving unpopular extra security 
> expenses in Scotland)

and I expect protests up there as well since I gather he is distinctly 
unpopular there. In the past most state visits have included an address 
to both Houses of Parliament. President GW Bush's visit was an exception 
as he gave a speech in the Banqueting House instead. I suspect that the 
Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament would rather not address such a 
joint session in Westminster Hall. Likewise the security forces would 
not want a formal carriage ride to Buckingham Palace.

Roger