Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit, after he hailed the “great honour” of being hosted by his “friend” the King.
The US president touched down at London’s Stansted Airport just after 9pm, where he was greeted by the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, the US Ambassador, Warren Stephens, and Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting to the King.
He and the first lady, Melania, will stay overnight at the US ambassador’s residence in London before travelling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday, where he will be treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.
Speaking as he left the White House earlier today, Mr Trump praised the King as an “elegant gentleman” and hinted at potential trade talks with the UK during his stay.
Earlier, a “very high threat level” was declared at Windsor Castle before the controversial trip, with two men having been arrested for breaching airspace conditions. Also Tuesday, four were arrested after giant images of Trump and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto the castle.
Demonstrators from the Stop Trump Coalition took to Windsor high street on Tuesday evening, which will be followed by a march through central London on Wednesday.
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Key Points
- Donald Trump lands in UK
- What are the plans for Trump's state visit?
- Protesters gather in Windsor
- Two men arrested in Windsor after allegedly breaching airspace restrictions
- PHOTOS: Four arrested for projecting Trump and Epstein images onto Windsor Castle
- Key details of UK-US Tech Prosperity deal as Trump visit gets underway
In scathing op-ed, Sadiq Khan accuses Trump of inflaming global right-wing politics
04:03
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Josh Marcus
As the UK rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump during his state visit, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has voiced some pointed opinions upon the arrival of the US president.
Referring to the recent “Unite the Kingdom” march in London organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Khan accused “President Donald Trump and his coterie” of having “perhaps done the most to fan the flames of divisive, far-right politics around the world in recent years” in an op-ed in The Guardian.
Khan added that while he understood the need to retain strong US-UK ties, the longstanding alliance sometimes “means being a critical friend and speaking truth to power – and being clear that we reject the politics of fear and division.”
The mayor urged leaders to show Trump why the US must back Ukraine, stop “tariff wars that are tearing global trade apart,” and “end Israel’s horrific onslaught on Gaza.”
Four arrested after Trump and Epstein images projected onto Windsor Castle
03:54
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Namita Singh
Four people were arrested on Tuesday over the projection of images of Donald Trump alongside sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, where the US president is set to be hosted by King Charles during his state visit to Britain.
Trump arrived late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, and will be greeted by Charles on Wednesday for a day of pomp at Windsor Castle, about 25 miles west of London.
Earlier on Tuesday, protesters unfurled a massive banner featuring a photograph of Trump and Epstein near Windsor Castle, and later projected several images of the two onto one of the castle's towers.
The police said in a statement four adults were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications following an "unauthorised projection" at Windsor Castle, which they described as a "public stunt".
The four remain in custody.
Climate protesters disrupt Republican gala in Windsor for Trump visit
03:33
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Josh Marcus
Climate protesters have interrupted a gala dinner for Republicans in Windsor celebrating Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK.
Campaigners from Fossil Free London shouted “how many will you kill if you drill, baby, drill” – mocking one of the US president’s famous sayings – and held up banners reading “oily money kills” as drums were beaten.
Male guests appeared to force the demonstrators out of the dining hall – bedecked with formal framed portraits - amid shouting.
Two men carried out a demonstrator by his hands and feet. Other guests started filming the disruption on their mobile phones.
Jane Dalton and David Maddox have the story.
Trumps keeps focus on domestic issues even after touching down in UK
03:05
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Josh Marcus
Donald Trump arrived in the UK on Tuesday evening to kick off his state visit, but the US president has largely kept the focus on American issues since he touched down.
Other than a few brief comments about his admiration for the UK to waiting reporters, the Republican spent the night sounding off on a variety of US-centric news stories.
On his Truth Social platform, he posted about the recent elevation of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral primary, his feud with California Governor Gavin Newsom, and a sprawling lawsuit the US president has launched against The New York Times.
Trump told to back Reform UK
02:35
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Athena Stavrou
The chairman of Republicans Overseas UK has called on US President Donald Trump to end the Republican Party’s 100-year-old partnership with the Conservative Party and instead endorse Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Greg Swenson told the PA news agency ahead of a reception and dinner at the Windsor Guildhall that he tried to “give my best advice to the Tories”.
“I think the only way we can replicate what’s happened in America with fixing illegal migration, fixing the energy crisis, fixing cost of living, and also fixing the censorship crisis, is something like the Maga (Make America Great Again) movement and the Maga invasion, which is Reform, or parties that are similar to it,” Mr Swenson told the PA news agency.
He added: “I do think it’s time for a Maga movement here – make Britain great again – and that can’t be done well, so far, it hasn’t been really executed by the Tories.”
Sam Kiley: What’s at stake as Starmer babysits Trump through state visit
02:05
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Athena Stavrou
Key details of UK-US Tech Prosperity deal as Trump visit gets underway
01:35
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Josh Marcus
Donald Trump’s ongoing trip to the UK will include plenty of symbolic pomp and circumstance, but the state visit also comes alongside a newly announced transatlantic “Tech Prosperity Deal” meant to ramp up tech development across both countries.
The pact, described by officials on Tuesday, is meant to foster the development of key technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.
The deal will see top American tech firms like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google, and OpenAI commit to £31 billion in investments in the UK tech sector, including by supporting data centres and AI start-ups.
The agreement is also meant to foster “joint research schemes” and will see US companies joining British firm Nscale to build out infrastructure in a new “AI Growth Zone” in the North East.
“This Tech Prosperity Deal marks a generational step change in our relationship with the US, shaping the futures of millions of people on both sides of the Atlantic, and delivering growth, security and opportunity up and down the country,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.
The accord also means the deployment of 120,000 “advanced GPUs” from NVIDIA in the UK economy, marking its “biggest ever rollout in Europe to date,” according to officials.
Trump expresses 'love' for UK ahead of visit with 'long time' friend King Charles
Wednesday 17 September 2025 00:35
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Josh Marcus
Donald Trump praised the UK and King Charles late Tuesday as the US president arrived to the US ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park, ahead of his visit tomorrow to Windsor Castle.
“I love it. I love Turnberry,” Trump said of the UK, mentioning the site of one of his golf clubs. “I love Aberdeen. I have a lot of things here that — they warm my heart, I want to tell you. It's a very special place. It's a great place."
The Republican also offered praise for King Charles.
“We are going yo see him tomorrow,” Trump said. “He’s been a friend of mine for a long time. And everybody respects him; and they love him.”
Campaign group Led By Donkeys appears to claim Trump projection on Windsor Castle
Wednesday 17 September 2025 00:05
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Josh Marcus
The activist group Led By Donkeys may be responsible for a series of mocking images of Donald Trump projected on Tuesday night onto Windsor Castle, marking the arrival of the US president for a much-watched state visit, according to news reports.
The projections included videos and pictures of Trump and his former associate Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased sex offender and financier.
“Hey Donald, welcome to Windsor Castle,” the group wrote on its Instagram on Tuesday night, along with a photo of one of the projections.
Four were arrested over the projections on suspicions of malicious communications, according to Thames Valley police.
PHOTOS: Four arrested for projecting Trump and Epstein images onto Windsor Castle
Tuesday 16 September 2025 23:30
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Josh Marcus
Four people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of malicious communications for allegedly projecting images onto Windsor Castle as a “public stunt,” according to police.
On Tuesday night, ahead of a Wednesday visit from US president Donald Trump, giant images of the Republican alongside the late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein were beamed onto the castle.
Four arrested over 'public stunt' near Windsor Castle
Tuesday 16 September 2025 23:00
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Josh Marcus
Four people were arrested Tuesday for alleged malicious communications, after using a projection in a “public stunt” at Windsor Castle, according to police.
"We take any unauthorised activity around Windsor Castle extremely seriously. Our officers responded swiftly to stop the projection and four people have been arrested,” Thames Valley Police Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker said in an online statement.
"We are conducting a thorough investigation with our partners into the circumstances surrounding this incident and will provide further updates when we are in a position to do so."
Watch: Donald and Melania Trump arrive in the UK for start of state visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:37
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Athena Stavrou
Who greeted Trump?
Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:18
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Athena Stavrou
RAF personnel from The King’s Colour Squadron lined up as Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One at Stansted Airport, forming a guard of honour.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was among those assembled near the foot of the aircraft to meet the president off the plane.
He was also met by the US Ambassador, Warren Stephens, and Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting to the King.
Trump speaks to reporters after arriving in London
Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:02
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump briefly spoke to reporters after arriving at the US ambassador’s residence in London.
He gave a thumbs up and said he had a “great flight” and said tomorrow would be a “very good day”.
Trump arrives at US ambassador's residence
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:57
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has arrived at the US ambassador's residence in London.
The president and first lady, Melania, will stay at the residence near Regent’s Park tonight.
They landed in their helicopter, Marine One, just before 10pm.
Watch: Donald and Melania Trump arrive in the UK for start of state visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:44
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Athena Stavrou
Heavy security presence at Stansted
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:39
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Athena Stavrou
There was a heavy police presence at Stansted Airport for the president’s arrival, with armed officers, including some on the rooftops, and searches of vehicles and press camera equipment.
Members of the US security services were also at the airport and carried out searches, with people scanned with security wands.
Pictured: Trump lands in UK
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:27
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Athena Stavrou
Trump travelling to US ambassador’s residence in London
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:25
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Athena Stavrou
Donald and Melania Trump are now travelling via helicopter to the US ambassador’s residence in London.
They will stay the night there before travelling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
Trump greeted by home secretary
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:23
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has been greeted by the home secretary Yvette Cooper as he landed in the UK.
The US president was also met by the US Ambassador, Warren Stephens, and Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, on behalf of the King.
Pictured: Trump steps off Air Force One in London
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:21
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump arrives in UK
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:11
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his second state visit.
The US president touched down at London’s Stansted Airport in Air Force One just after 9pm.
He was greeted by the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, the US Ambassador, Warren Stephens, and Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.
He and the first lady, Melania, will stay overnight at the US ambassador’s residence in London before travelling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday, where he will be treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.
Watch live: Donald Trump and Melania arrive in UK for second state visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 21:04
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Athena Stavrou
‘Hundreds of students’ could walk out in protest at Trump state visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 20:27
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Athena Stavrou
Hundreds of students could walk out of universities, schools and colleges on Wednesday to protest over Donald Trump’s state visit.
Socialist Students, a student activist group, said it has organised 30 local protests around the country on Wednesday as the US president arrives in the UK for his second state visit.
Adam Gillman, a recent college graduate and national organiser for Socialist Students, told the PA news agency around 200 students have signed up to organise walkouts locally.
“I don’t know the exact number, but I would say we would see a lot of students walking out tomorrow,” he said.
“It could be hundreds, it could be thousands of students walking out and that would have a big effect.”
Trump due to land in UK
Tuesday 16 September 2025 20:10
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Athena Stavrou
Donald Trump is due to land in the UK soon, as he arrives for his second state visit.
The US president and the first lady, Melania, are due to land at Stansted Airport at around 8:50pm.
They will be greeted by Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, and the US Ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens.
The couple will reportedly stay overnight at the US ambassador’s residence in London before travelling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday, where he will be treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.
Trump's state visit: American flags, armed police, and tourists swarm Windsor Castle
Tuesday 16 September 2025 19:45
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Athena Stavrou
Dozens of protesters arrive in Windsor
Tuesday 16 September 2025 19:24
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Athena Stavrou
Dozens of people have now gathered to protest against Donald Trump’s state visit in Windsor.
The group walked towards Peascod Street and have continued their chanting.Protesters said: “Say it loud, say it clear, Donald Trump’s not welcome here.
”One protester held a sign that said “hate never made any nation great” while another held a sign with a picture of Mr Trump with a red line through it, which read: “Traitor, hater, would-be dictator. #Impeach 45”.
Marco Rubio lands in UK
Tuesday 16 September 2025 19:00
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Athena Stavrou
The US secretary of state has landed in London ahead of Trump’s arrival.
Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes were greeted by the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, as they arrived at Stansted Airport.
Pictured: Anti-Trump protesters in Windsor
Tuesday 16 September 2025 18:56
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Athena Stavrou
Met Police expecting 50 protest groups to march against Trump state visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 18:26
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Athena Stavrou
Police are preparing for a significant operation with as many as 50 protest groups expected to take to the streets of London to march against Donald Trump’s state visit.
More than 1,600 officers will be deployed on Wednesday, including 500 assisting from other forces, the Metropolitan Police said.
Although the US president will not visit Parliament, campaigners said they will demonstrate against what they called “our Government’s choice to honour a man who is violating human rights in the United States and around the world”.
Stop Trump Coalition demonstrators will gather in Portland Place in central London on Wednesday afternoon before marching towards Parliament Square.
Public Order Act conditions have been imposed to “prevent serious disruption to the community”, and a planned rally must end by 7pm, Scotland Yard said.
Road closures will be in place while the march takes place.
Protesters gather in Windsor
Tuesday 16 September 2025 18:01
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Athena Stavrou
A small group of people have gathered in Windsor to protest against Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK.
Around two dozen were outside Windsor Parish Church, just 200 metres away from Windsor Castle – where Mr Trump and the First Lady are expected to arrive later on.
Some of the group chanted “Dump Trump” and “Trump go home”, and held banners.
The static demonstration was organised by the Stop Trump Coalition and precedes a larger planned protest in central London on Wednesday.
King arrives at Windsor Castle ahead of Trump visit
Tuesday 16 September 2025 17:57
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Athena Stavrou
The Royal Standard is flying above the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, meaning the King is in residence, ready and waiting to greet President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
Charles earlier led the royal family in mourning the Duchess of Kent at her funeral in Westminster Cathedral.
Second man arrested for breaching airspace conditions in Windsor
Tuesday 16 September 2025 17:45
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Athena Stavrou
A second man has been arrested for breaching airspace restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump’s second state visit, Thames Valley Police said.
A 37-year-old man from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, was arrested for allegedly flying a drone that breached the restrictions.
Thames Valley Police Inspector Matthew Wilkinson said: “In line with standard protocol for events of this magnitude, a strict airspace restriction is now in effect.
“This measure is essential to ensure the safety of both the local community and all attendees of the state visit.
“We expect full cooperation from the public and will not hesitate to take enforcement action where necessary. We appreciate your understanding and compliance during this significant state occasion.”
Earlier the force said that another man, also 37 and from Brentford, west London, was arrested at Windsor Great Park on suspicion of flying a drone that breached the restricted area.
Trump's visit 'good for business', say Windsor locals
Tuesday 16 September 2025 17:39
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Athena Stavrou
Claire Alford, who works at pet shop A Dog’s Life in Jubilee Arch just off High Street in Windsor, told the PA news agency Mr Trump’s visit has been “fantastic” for business.
The shop stocks stuffed toys for pets of members of the royal family and Ms Alford said they had ordered in 250 resembling Mr Trump ahead of his visit.
She said they now have about 50 of the toys left.
Ms Alford added: “To be honest, I thought it was going to be a bit busier today.
“But obviously the castle is closed, there’s a lot more security around … it’s been business as usual, and it’s been pretty busy.”
Nadia Whittome: Trump state visit normalises hate
Tuesday 16 September 2025 17:23
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Athena Stavrou
The Independent’s political correspondent Archie Mitchell reports”
Ahead of his arrival in the UK, left-wing Labour MP Nadia Whittome has told The Independent: “From his deep complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza, to attacks on the rights of women, migrants and LGBT+ people, reckless moves that destabilise the global economy, and full-scale assault on free speech, Trump is a far-right leader who propagates hate, undermines democracy and makes the world a more dangerous place for us all.
“While it is inevitable that the UK government must have a diplomatic relationship with the US government, rolling out the red carpet with an unnecessary state visit only helps to normalise his dangerous politics.”
Inside the intricate plans for Trump, and how Camilla can save the day
Tuesday 16 September 2025 17:07
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Athena Stavrou
Pictured: Security ramped up in Windsor
Tuesday 16 September 2025 16:41
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Athena Stavrou