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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 Windsor | Watch: Pomp, pageantry and protests as Trump gets the royal treatment in Windsor |
| 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. | 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 spent Wednesday with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, with a lavish banquet rounding off a day of pageantry. | 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. |
| LIVE: Follow the latest on Trump's state visit to the UK | LIVE: Follow the latest on Trump's state visit to the UK |
| 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, 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. |
| The president was hosted for a first state visit by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019, during his first term as president. | The president was hosted for a first state visit by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019, during his first term as president. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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". | 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 pitfalls | Trump'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 is Trump doing on Thursday and where will he and Melania be? | What is Trump doing on Thursday and where will he and Melania be? |
| After spending the night at Windsor Castle, the president said goodbye to the King on Thursday morning. "He's a great gentleman and a great King," the US president told reporters. | |
| He will travel to the prime minister's country house Chequers, in Buckinghamshire, while Mrs Trump will remain at Windsor. | |
| Trump will be greeted by Sir Keir and his wife Lady Starmer, and another guard of honour. | Trump will be greeted by Sir Keir and his wife Lady Starmer, and another guard of honour. |
| The president and prime minister will view the Sir Winston Churchill archives before holding a private meeting. | The president and prime minister will view the Sir Winston Churchill archives before holding a private meeting. |
| A business reception follows, at which they will be joined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. | A business reception follows, at which they will be joined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. |
| A joint news conference will then be held by the president and prime minister. | A joint news conference will then be held by the president and prime minister. |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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? | 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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 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. | 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. |
| In pictures: Trump and Melania mingle with royals | In pictures: Trump and Melania mingle with royals |
| Melania’s hat, Kate’s feather brooch and other standout looks | Melania’s hat, Kate’s feather brooch and other standout looks |
| What was on the menu and who was on guest list at state banquet? | What was on the menu and who was on guest list at state banquet? |
| 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. | 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. |
| The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, welcomed them on behalf of the King. | The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, welcomed them on behalf of the King. |
| The couple spent the night at the US ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in central London. | The couple spent the night at the US ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in central London. |
| 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 crews | During 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 - were 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. | 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 business deals have been announced? | |
| Coinciding with the state visit, the UK government says it has secured £150bn worth of US investment, which it hopes will create 7,600 jobs. | |
| The vast majority - £90bn - will come from the US private equity firm Blackstone over the next decade. | |
| Microsoft has pledged to spend £22bn in the UK during the next four years, while Google will invest £5bn over two years to expand a data centre in Hertfordshire. | |
| However, several major pharmaceutical companies including Astrazenca have halted investment plans, claiming the UK was an "increasingly challenging" country in which to operate. | |
| US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump | |
| 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 UK | 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 UK |
| Thousands of people gathered near the BBC's headquarters in London on Wednesday afternoon before marching towards Whitehall. | Thousands of people 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". |
| There were also some anti-Trump protesters among the crowds in Windsor on Wednesday. | There were also some anti-Trump protesters among the crowds in Windsor on Wednesday. |
| Four men who were arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle have been bailed. | 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. | 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. | 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 July | French 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 Brigitte | July 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 Thani | December 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 Japan | June 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. |