Trump arrives in Britain for unprecedented second state go to

U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Britain on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) for an unprecedented second state go to, 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 acquired a guard of honour as they stepped off Air Force One at Stansted Airport close to London.

“It’s going to be a really huge factor,” Mr. Trump instructed reporters throughout the flight.

Mr. Trump, who has lengthy been fascinated by the British monarchy, is the primary U.S. President to be invited for 2 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 journey 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 , who’s now king, is my pal,” Mr. Trump instructed reporters on the White House earlier. “He’s such a chic gentleman and he represents the nation so effectively.”

Security is tight for the go to and the setting at Windsor Castle means Mr. Trump will probably be distant from crowds, along with his schedule attributable to keep away from London, the place a big anti-Trump demonstration has been known as on Wednesday (September 17, 2025).

But a number of dozen demonstrators, holding anti-Trump indicators and chanting slogans, rallied on Windsor High Street within the shadow of the fort, late on Tuesday (September 16, 2025). A Palestinian flag and a Canadian flag had been among the many placards held aloft.