U.S. President Donald Trump and first girl Melania Trump disembark Air Force One as they arrive for their state visit to Britain at London Stansted Airport on September 16, 2025.
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U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Britain on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK authorities rolling out a royal pink carpet welcome to win over the mercurial chief.
The 79-year-old Republican and his spouse Melania obtained a guard of honour as they stepped off Air Force One at Stansted Airport close to London.
“It’s going to be a very big thing,” Mr. Trump informed reporters in the course of the flight.
Mr. Trump, who has lengthy been fascinated by the British monarchy, is the primary U.S. President to be invited for two state visits, after beforehand being hosted by Queen Elizabeth II throughout his final time period in workplace in 2019.
King Charles III will host Mr. Trump at Windsor Castle for a lavish banquet and carriage trip on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), earlier than Mr. Trump meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his nation residence on Thursday (September 18, 2025).
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“Charles, as you know, who’s now king, is my friend,” Mr. Trump informed reporters on the White House earlier. “He’s such an elegant gentleman and he represents the country so well.”
Security is tight for the visit and the setting at Windsor Castle means Mr. Trump can be far-off from crowds, along with his schedule because of keep away from London, the place a big anti-Trump demonstration has been referred to as on Wednesday (September 17, 2025).
But a number of dozen demonstrators, holding anti-Trump indicators and chanting slogans, rallied on Windsor High Street in the shadow of the citadel, late on Tuesday (September 16, 2025). A Palestinian flag and a Canadian flag had been among the many placards held aloft.
Published – September 17, 2025 02:18 am IST