{"id":2023724,"date":"2025-09-15T14:06:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2023724"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:06:30","slug":"how-uk-will-welcome-trump-during-historic-state-visit-from-banquet-to-red-arrows-flypast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-uk-will-welcome-trump-during-historic-state-visit-from-banquet-to-red-arrows-flypast\/","title":{"rendered":"How UK will welcome Trump during historic state visit, from banquet to Red Arrows flypast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveIndyHeadlinesNews\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-1 inRDZn\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-3\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-4 hfveGa\">\n<p><h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-6 fvoxRM dRzeRr\">Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-8 fvoxRM knvhy\">Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-7 fvoxRM kbCQAZ\">Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hKcUSR sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-1ix0cah-0 PYnPb sc-y4bm30-10 fUEDPX\"><use href=\"#600f53465147d717\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk sc-y4bm30-9 iQYNfz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/morningHeadlines1_1.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Morning Headlines\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK tomorrow for a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/tv\/news\/trump-state-visit-cost-uk-king-starmer-b2825233.html\">rare second state visit<\/a> at the invitation of King Charles III and prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n<p>Hand-delivering the invitation in February, Sir Keir said the US president\u2019s trip would be \u201cunprecedented\u201d and \u201chistoric.\u201d Mr Trump made <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/politics\/trump-starmer-free-speech-state-visit-b2826264.html\">made his first state visit <\/a>to the UK in 2019, during his first presidential term, where he was greeted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the visit:<\/p>\n<p><h2>What is a state visit?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/state-visit\">state visit<\/a> is a formal trip to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/uk\">UK<\/a> by the head of another country. Traditionally, the leader will be invited by the monarch, who is acting on government advice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 dwcBbH\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/23\/09\/51f4019e0113721b0384578d07b5e3baY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUzMzQ1NjE2-2.80789533.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/23\/09\/51f4019e0113721b0384578d07b5e3baY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUzMzQ1NjE2-2.80789533.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/23\/09\/51f4019e0113721b0384578d07b5e3baY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUzMzQ1NjE2-2.80789533.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The president was hand delivered an invitation to visit the UK from the King by Sir Keir Starmer in February (Carl Court\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-0 dkRtZs inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-28930\"><span class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-1 hwVecx\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 bpFomM hgzWpY\">The president was hand delivered an invitation to visit the UK from the King by Sir Keir Starmer in February (Carl Court\/PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 CXMrn\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is a a grand occasion, intended to mark positive relations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/politics\/nigel-farage-trump-visit-parliamentary-rules-b2826380.html\">between the two nations<\/a>. Alongside the ceremony, there also tend to be political discussions between the leaders.<\/p>\n<p>It is unusual for a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/us\">US<\/a> president serving a second term to be offered a state visit. They are usually instead invited for tea or lunch with the monarch, as happened with former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the King and Sir Keir\u2019s invitation in February, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/voices\/trump-state-visit-starmer-andrew-epstein-b2826263.html\">Mr Trump <\/a>said it was a &#8220;great, great honour&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><h2>What are the plans for the state visit?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3>Tuesday<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lasting for three days, President Trump and first lady Melania will be landing in the UK on Tuesday 16 September. They will be greeted on behalf of the King by the ambassador of the United States of America and Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.<\/p>\n<p>The president is not expected to make any public engagements on the Tuesday, Buckingham Palace has confirmed, instead remaining within the private Windsor Castle\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n<p><h3>Wednesday<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The following day, the couple will be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, before a formal welcome by King Charles and Queen Camilla. A royal salute will be fired from the east lawn of Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 dcFAEj\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/09\/12\/14\/6aa08083b2af2510bce73f0f630dbef3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU3NzY5Nzc4-2.81559586.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/09\/12\/14\/6aa08083b2af2510bce73f0f630dbef3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU3NzY5Nzc4-2.81559586.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/09\/12\/14\/6aa08083b2af2510bce73f0f630dbef3Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzU3NzY5Nzc4-2.81559586.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The King and Queen, who were then the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, met with Donald Trump and his wife Melania during their previous state visit in 2019 (Chris Jackson\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-0 dkRtZs inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-28931\"><span class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-1 hwVecx\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 bpFomM hgzWpY\">The King and Queen, who were then the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, met with Donald Trump and his wife Melania during their previous state visit in 2019 (Chris Jackson\/PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 CXMrn\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There will be a carriage procession through the Windsor estate with all four members of the royal family in attendance alongside the US president and first lady. <\/p>\n<p>After visiting the State Dining Room and special US-themed display of the Royal Collection, the group will visit the late Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s tomb in St George\u2019s Chapel, Windsor, and lay a wreath.<\/p>\n<p>There will later be a flypast by the Red Arrows and UK and US F-35 military jets over Windsor Castle\u2019s east lawn, followed by a traditional grand state banquet with around 150 guests.<\/p>\n<p><h3>Thursday<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>President Trump will meet Sir Keir at Chequers, alongside his wife, Lady Victoria. After viewing the Sir Winston Churchill archives, there will be a bilateral meeting between the two world leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The pair will later attend a business reception at the site hosted by chancellor Rachel Reeves.<\/p>\n<p>Sir Keir and Lady Victory will say goodbye to the Trumps at Chequers. The Lord Chamberlain, on behalf of the King, is to bid the final farewell to them to mark the end of the state visit.<\/p>\n<p><h2>What protests are planned for Trump&#8217;s state visit?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 fzgxeV\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/14\/15\/e2455cc7449b52d87be3dd6f5d852406Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUyNTg1NTEx-2.37539668.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/14\/15\/e2455cc7449b52d87be3dd6f5d852406Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUyNTg1NTEx-2.37539668.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/07\/14\/15\/e2455cc7449b52d87be3dd6f5d852406Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzUyNTg1NTEx-2.37539668.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The \u2018Trump Baby\u2019 balloon joins demonstrators as they march to Parliament Square in 2018 (Kirsty O\u2019Connor\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-0 dkRtZs inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-28932\"><span class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-1 hwVecx\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 bpFomM hgzWpY\">The \u2018Trump Baby\u2019 balloon joins demonstrators as they march to Parliament Square in 2018 (Kirsty O\u2019Connor\/PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 CXMrn\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->PA Archive<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>There have been several vocal opponents against president Trump\u2019s state visit, often citing his divisive politics and stance on issues such as migration, climate change and Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2018Trump Not Welcome\u2019 demonstration has been planned by the Stop Trump Coalition in London on Wednesday 17 September. The group previously organised a protest against the US president\u2019s visit in 2018, which drew around 250,000 attendees.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for the Stop Trump Coalition said: \u201cWe are protesting against this undeserved state visit to make sure the world knows this is not done in our name.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe UK government is rolling out the red carpet so we want to show the massive opposition to Trump and creeping fascism \u2014 and pressure our own government in the UK to stand up to Trump and his disastrous policies and show solidarity with people who are already suffering from their effects, from the US to Palestine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group also organised protests in Aberdeen and Edinburgh against Trump&#8217;s recent visit to Scotland. Hundreds of demonstrators turned out in the two cities.<\/p>\n<p>Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he will boycott the ceremonial banquet for Trump to &#8220;send a message&#8221; to the US president and Sir Keir over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.independent.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK tomorrow for a rare second state visit at the invitation of King Charles III and prime [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2023725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2023724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/How-UK-will-welcome-Trump-during-historic-state-visit-from.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2023724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2023724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2023724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2023725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2023724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2023724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2023724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}