Hillary Clinton to speak at Cheltenham Literature Festival

The former US Secretary of State is making just two appearances in the UK. Credit: PA

Hillary Clinton will be speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival next month.

It will be one of only two appearances the former Secretary of State and presidential candidate will make in the UK.

At the literature festival, Mrs Clinton will discuss her new book What Happened.

The book is an autobiographical account of her experience in last year's US presidential election.

Hillary Clinton will discuss her controversial election battle with Donald Trump Credit: PA

Festival organisers say the talk will give an insight into the emotions and experiences of an election campaign.

The event will take place at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, at 12pm on October 15.