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What will Donald Trump do on the UK state visit and where will he go? What will Donald Trump do on the UK state visit and where will he go?
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Watch: Pomp, pageantry and protests as Trump gets the royal treatment in WindsorWatch: Pomp, pageantry and protests as Trump gets the royal treatment in Windsor
US President Donald Trump is in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK will see him travel to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's country estate for talks on Thursday.
Trump and his wife Melania are staying with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, and will remain in the UK until Thursday night. Trump and his wife Melania spent Wednesday with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, with a lavish banquet rounding off a day of pageantry.
The president was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019.
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Chris Mason: Trump visit puts focus on pageantry after PM's tough fortnightChris Mason: Trump visit puts focus on pageantry after PM's tough fortnight
What is a state visit?What is a state visit?
A state visit is a formal trip to the UK by the head of a country. They are usually arranged at the invitation of the monarch, acting on government advice.A state visit is a formal trip to the UK by the head of a country. They are usually arranged at the invitation of the monarch, acting on government advice.
As well as being grand occasions with lots of pageantry, the visits are used by governments to further Britain's interests. As well as being grand occasions, the visits are used by governments to further Britain's interests.
Traditionally, US presidents serving a second term - such as Trump - are not offered a state visit. Instead, they are invited for tea or lunch with the monarch, as happened with former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush. The president was hosted for a first state visit by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019, during his first term as president.
However, in February Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer handed Trump an invitation from King Charles during a White House meeting to discuss a UK-US trade deal. Sir Keir said the invite was "truly historic" and "unprecedented". Traditionally, US presidents serving a second term are not offered a state visit. Instead, they are invited for tea or lunch with the monarch, as happened with former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush.
At the time, Trump said it was a "great, great honour". However, in February Sir Keir handed Trump an invitation from King Charles during a White House meeting to discuss a UK-US trade deal. The prime minister said the invite was "truly historic" and "unprecedented".
Trump loves all things royal. Will that be the King's ace card?Trump loves all things royal. Will that be the King's ace card?
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfallsTrump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls
How much will President Trump's visit cost the UK?How much will President Trump's visit cost the UK?
What will Trump do during the state visit and where will he be? What is Trump doing on Thursday and where will he and Melania be?
Tuesday After spending the night at Windsor Castle, the Trumps will formally bid farewell to the King and Queen on Thursday morning.
When they landed at Stansted Airport on Tuesday evening, the Trumps were met by US Ambassador Warren Stephens and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The president will travel to the prime minister's country house Chequers, in Buckinghamshire, while Mrs Trump will remain at Windsor.
The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, welcomed them on behalf of the King. Trump will be greeted by Sir Keir and his wife Lady Starmer, and another guard of honour.
Arriving in the UK, the president said: "I have a lot of things here that warm my heart. I want to tell you. It's a very special place." The president and prime minister will view the Sir Winston Churchill archives before holding a private meeting.
The couple spent the night at the US ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in central London. A business reception follows, at which they will be joined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Wednesday A joint news conference will then be held by the president and prime minister.
Trump and the first lady flew to Windsor by helicopter, and were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales. At Windsor Castle, Melania Trump will will tour the Royal Library and see Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a famous miniature palace built in the 1920s.
She will also meet Chief Scout Dwayne Fields with Catherine, who is joint president of the Scout Association.
Mrs Trump will then join her husband at Chequers before they return to the US on board Air Force One.
What did Trump do on Tuesday and Wednesday?
On Wednesday, Trump and the first lady flew to Windsor by helicopter, where they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
They were then formally welcomed by the King and Queen before joining them in a carriage procession through the Windsor estate.They were then formally welcomed by the King and Queen before joining them in a carriage procession through the Windsor estate.
A royal salute was fired in Windsor and at the Tower of London, and the King invited Trump to inspect the guard of honour.A royal salute was fired in Windsor and at the Tower of London, and the King invited Trump to inspect the guard of honour.
After a private lunch with members of the Royal Family, the president visited St George's Chapel in Windsor and laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.After a private lunch with members of the Royal Family, the president visited St George's Chapel in Windsor and laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
They watched a flypast by the Red Arrows, although the aerial display was scaled back because of poor weather so did not feature UK and US F-35 military jets as planned. The president and the Royal party watched a flypast by the Red Arrows, although the aerial display was scaled back because of poor weather so did not feature UK and US F-35 military jets as planned.
Later on Wednesday evening, a traditional state banquet was held at the castle, attended by 160 guests including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Apple boss Tim Cook. On Wednesday evening, a traditional state banquet was held at the castle, attended by 160 guests including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Apple boss Tim Cook.
Trump spoke of the UK-US relationship, saying "the word special does not begin to do it justice," while the King praised the US president for his "personal commitment" to finding solutions to world conflicts. Trump spoke warmly about the UK-US relationship, saying "the word special does not begin to do it justice." The King praised the US president for his "personal commitment" to finding solutions to world conflicts.
How has Windsor prepared for Trump's visit?
In pictures: Trump and Melania mingle with royalsIn pictures: Trump and Melania mingle with royals
Melania’s hat, Kate’s feather brooch and other standout looksMelania’s hat, Kate’s feather brooch and other standout looks
Thursday What was on the menu and who was on guest list at state banquet?
The president will travel to the prime minister's country house Chequers, in Buckinghamshire, for a meeting with Sir Keir. On Tuesday evening, the Trumps landed in the UK at Stansted Airport, where they were met by US Ambassador Warren Stephens and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
They will view the Sir Winston Churchill archives before holding a meeting and a press conference. The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, welcomed them on behalf of the King.
Melania Trump will remain at Windsor Castle where she will tour the Royal Library and see Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a famous miniature palace built in the 1920s. The couple spent the night at the US ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in central London.
She will also meet Chief Scout Dwayne Fields with Catherine, who is joint president of the Scout Association.
Mrs Trump will then join her husband at Chequers before they return to the US.
What vehicles and personnel has Trump brought to the UK?What vehicles and personnel has Trump brought to the UK?
During his July visit to Scotland, Trump's motorcade consisted of more than two dozen vehicles, flanked by police vehicles and ambulance crewsDuring his July visit to Scotland, Trump's motorcade consisted of more than two dozen vehicles, flanked by police vehicles and ambulance crews
Accompanying Trump are US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, special envoy Steve Witkoff, chief of staff Susie Wiles and "other senior White House staff".Accompanying Trump are US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, special envoy Steve Witkoff, chief of staff Susie Wiles and "other senior White House staff".
Trump arrived in the UK on his customised, high-spec Boeing 747-200B aeroplane known as Air Force One.Trump arrived in the UK on his customised, high-spec Boeing 747-200B aeroplane known as Air Force One.
Once on the ground, the president travels in Cadillac One - an enhanced limousine nicknamed "The Beast".Once on the ground, the president travels in Cadillac One - an enhanced limousine nicknamed "The Beast".
Two identical versions of the presidential limousine - as well as several other Secret Service vehicles - are flown over to the UK in military cargo planes in advance of Trump's arrival. Two identical versions of the presidential limousine - as well as several other Secret Service vehicles - were flown over to the UK in military cargo planes in advance of Trump's arrival.
While Trump will make some short journeys by limousine in the UK, he is expected to do most of his travelling by air - as was the case during his trip to Scotland in July. While Trump will make some short journeys by limousine in the UK, he is expected to do most of his travelling by air.
The president will have brought a fleet of helicopters with him including Marine One which, like Air Force One, is not a specific aircraft but instead refers to any US Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president.The president will have brought a fleet of helicopters with him including Marine One which, like Air Force One, is not a specific aircraft but instead refers to any US Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president.
The president's security has been tightened in recent days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah.The president's security has been tightened in recent days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah.
Donald Trump's UK visit: What’s he bringing with him?Donald Trump's UK visit: What’s he bringing with him?
What protests have taken place during Trump's state visit?What protests have taken place during Trump's state visit?
An image of Donald Trump and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was projected on to the walls of Windsor Castle as the president arrived in the UKAn image of Donald Trump and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was projected on to the walls of Windsor Castle as the president arrived in the UK
Police arrested four people on suspicion of projecting images of Donald Trump and the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on to the walls of Windsor Castle. Thousands of people gathered near the BBC's headquarters in London on Wednesday afternoon before marching towards Whitehall.
The footage appeared on Tuesday night as Trump touched down in the UK.
There were some anti-Trump protesters among the crowds in Windsor on Wednesday.
Thousands of people also gathered near the BBC's headquarters in London on Wednesday afternoon before marching towards Whitehall.
Some carried banners reading: "No to racism, no to Trump."Some carried banners reading: "No to racism, no to Trump."
Others had smaller versions of the 20ft Trump baby blimp balloon which was carried through crowds during protests against the US president's first state visit in 2019.Others had smaller versions of the 20ft Trump baby blimp balloon which was carried through crowds during protests against the US president's first state visit in 2019.
The demonstration was organised by the Stop Trump UK coalition, a group of more than 50 campaign organisations, including climate, anti-racism and pro-Palestinian activists.The demonstration was organised by the Stop Trump UK coalition, a group of more than 50 campaign organisations, including climate, anti-racism and pro-Palestinian activists.
It previously called on the government to cancel the state visit, accusing the US president of "denying climate science" and "siding with war criminals - in Israel, Russia and beyond".It previously called on the government to cancel the state visit, accusing the US president of "denying climate science" and "siding with war criminals - in Israel, Russia and beyond".
The group also organised protests in Aberdeen and Edinburgh during Trump's recent Scotland visit, involving hundreds of people in the two cities. There were also some anti-Trump protesters among the crowds in Windsor on Wednesday.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he would boycott the ceremonial banquet for Trump to "send a message" over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Four men who were arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle have been bailed.
The footage appeared on Tuesday night as Trump touched down in the UK.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey had previously said he would boycott the ceremonial banquet for Trump to "send a message" over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Which other state visits has King Charles hosted?Which other state visits has King Charles hosted?
French President Emmanuel Macron visited the UK in JulyFrench President Emmanuel Macron visited the UK in July
Since King Charles succeeded Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, he has hosted state visits from a number of international leaders and royals:Since King Charles succeeded Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, he has hosted state visits from a number of international leaders and royals:
July 2025: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife BrigitteJuly 2025: French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte
December 2024: Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al ThaniDecember 2024: Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani
June 2024: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of JapanJune 2024: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan
November 2023: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee.November 2023: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee.
He and Queen Camilla have carried out state visits to France, Italy, Germany, Kenya and Samoa.He and Queen Camilla have carried out state visits to France, Italy, Germany, Kenya and Samoa.