Donald Trump and Melania to receive ceremonial welcome from King Charles on first full day of UK state visit: Live updates

Donald Trump and Melania to receive ceremonial welcome from King Charles on first full day of UK state visit: Live updates
By: dailymail Posted On: September 17, 2025 View: 85


Donald Trump and Melania will receive a ceremonial welcome from King Charles on the US President's first full day of his unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

The Trumps will spend the day at Windsor Castle where they will be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales before meeting the King ahead of a military procession on the royal estate including a historic flypast involving American and British aircraft.

The President will then be guest of honour at a lavish state banquet with both Mr Trump and King Charles expected to give speeches.

Follow the Daily Mail's live updates below

Watch: Windsor decked out in US flags ahead of Trump welcome

Trump's 'Beast' limousine leaves ambassador's home

It is being reported that Donald Trump's black limousine, known as the 'Beast', has left Winfield House, the US ambassador's home in London.

It is often seen in the president motorcade which consists of more than a dozen vehicles including police outriders.

Also known as Cadillac One, the £1.2 million presidential limo is understood to have been on board Air Force One when it touched down in the UK yesterday.

It is unknown if President Trump was inside the vehicle when it was seen leaving Regent's Park this morning. Trump and Melania are expected to arrive at Windsor Castle via helicopter.

See our graphic of the Beast below:

Sadiq Khan branded 'embarrassing' over Trump criticism

Broadcaster Piers Morgan has branded Sir Sadiq Khan as 'tedious' and 'embarrassing' over his criticism of Donald Trump.

Morgan, who has previously described himself as a friend of the US President, made the remarks after Khan said Trump had 'fanned the flames of the far-right'.

It comes ahead of a major protest in the capital against Trump's state visit with more than 1,600 police officers deployed across London.

Farage confirms he won't see Trump during UK visit

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Nigel Farage has confirmed he will not meet Donald Trump during his UK state visit.

Asked by TalkTV whether he would see Trump in the next 48 hours, the Reform leader said: 'No, sadly not'.

It comes after Farage was pictured in the Oval Office with Trump earlier this month after speaking at a congressional hearing in Washington.

Farage added:

I saw him a couple of weeks ago when I was in DC but I’ve not been invited to the dinner tonight. They thought it was more suitable to ask Ed Davey. Don’t ask me why, he’s boycotted it.
So no, I won’t be seeing him. But I did last night speak to Marco Rubio and I did last night speak to Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary. I mean, these guys have got big plans. We’re going to hear about big investments in Britain for Microsoft.
We’re gonna hear about nuclear deals, all of which is good, but it does make me wonder – why are we, ourselves, not pushing our own nuclear industry?

Pictures: Windsor prepares to host Trumps

Here are the latest pictures from Windsor ahead of Donald Trump's arrival in the town later this morning.

Protesters and pro-Trump supporters have been visiting the Berkshire town in the hours leading up to the President's arrival.

A gigantic royal standard, which is used for royal celebration days, was flying from the Royal Tower of Windsor Castle on Wednesday morning.

Here are the latest pictures we can show you:

The Royal Standard flag flies atop the Round Tower at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, during US President Donald Trump's second State Visit to the UK. US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
A figurine of U.S. President Donald Trump trump is displayed for sale in the window of a souvenir shop on the day of the state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the UK, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Political satire artist Kaya Mar holds a painting depicting the US President Donald trump and Britain's King Charles III, outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, during US President Donald Trump's second State Visit to the UK. US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Police officers patrol in Windsor, England, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 ahead of the arrival of President Donald Trump.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Campaigners take aim at Trump after Epstein stunt at Windsor Castle

An image of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is projected by by the campaign group Led By Donkeys on Windsor castle, after the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a state visit to the country, in Windsor, Berkshire, Britain September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Led By Donkeys, the political campaign group, has appeared to take credit for a stunt which saw the face of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle.

In a post on Instagram, the group posted a picture of Epstein and Mr Trump with the caption: 'Hey Donald, welcome to Windsor Castle.'

Yesterday evening, a video of several photos and clips of the disgraced financier and 79-year-old Mr Trump together over the years were displayed onto the brick walls.

The series of images was accompanied by a timeline, showing several pictures of the two as well as a note written by the President to Epstein in a copy of his book 'Trump the Art of The Comeback' which read: 'To Jeff, you are the greatest.'

Images of Prince Andrew alongside Epstein, who was awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges when he died in jail in 2019, were also shone on the screen for passers by in the Berkshire town to see.

Thames Valley Police confirmed four adults were arrested on suspicion of malicious communication.

FILE - President Donald Trump and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer exit Air Force One as they arrive at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth en route to Aberdeen, Scotland Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Keir Starmer was forced to abandon part of his 'historic' trade deal with the US on the eve of Donald Trump's State visit.

Whitehall sources said months of lobbying had failed to persuade the White House to implement an agreement to slash tariffs on British steel exports to zero, despite one being announced.

The blow came as Mr Trump flew into the UK last night for his second State visit, after being hosted in 2019 at Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth.

The US President said his trip would be focused on spending time with his 'friend' King Charles at Windsor Castle, whom he called an 'elegant gentleman'.

But he was also willing to talk to Sir Keir about making the trade deal 'a little bit better'.

Despite the warm words, the sources said it was now clear that the original plan for zero tariffs on UK steel would not be implemented, delivering a devastating new blow to the beleaguered industry.

The so-called deal, covering cars and steel, was announced by the Prime Minister in May.

London Mayor reignites Trump feud ahead of state visit

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan poses ahead of the

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has reignited his feud reignited his feud with Donald Trump just hours ahead of his arrival into Britain yesterday, claiming ecord numbers of Americans are moving to the UK's capital to escape him.

The city mayor, who has clashed repeatedly with the president during his nine years in office, said a record number of people were crossing the Atlantic to make lives in the UK since the start of his second term.

Sir Sadiq hit out just hours before Trump and first lady Melania touched down for his second State Visit to the UK.

In a pointed statement Sir Sadiq said:

Prominent figures in the US and UK deliberately talk down our country, and in particular our capital city. Yet the latest evidence is clear – a record number of US citizens are now applying for citizenship here in the UK.
For many Americans I speak with, it's because of our values that record numbers are applying to be citizens. This includes our fundamental values like adhering to the rule of law, being proud of our diversity and championing the rights of minority communities.

City Hall cited Home Office figures showing a rise in applications for UK citizenship from Americans since the last quarter of last year, which coincides with Trump's election win over Kamala Harris.

In July, Trump referred to Sir Sadiq as a 'nasty person' who had done a 'terrible job' while visiting his golf resort in Scotland.

Graphic: The ceremonial welcome awaiting Donald Trump at Windsor Castle

Here's what Donald Trump can expect at his ceremonial welcome today at Windsor Castle as he greets the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as King Charles on the first full day of his second state visit.

Here's our graphic below:

Cabinet minister - Protests against Trump 'inevitable'

An image of U.S. President Donald Trump is projected by by the campaign group Led By Donkeys on Windsor castle, after the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a state visit to the country, in Windsor, Berkshire, Britain September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Protests against Donald Trump’s state visit are 'perhaps inevitable' but the US President and Sir Keir Starmer “won’t let any of that distract them”, a Cabinet minister has said.

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said she had not seen reports that four people had been arrested after an image of Mr Trump and deceased paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was beamed onto Windsor Castle.

But she told LBC:

In today’s world, many of these things are perhaps inevitable, but they won’t let any of that distract them. They both want to deliver for their countries and their people.

What Trump said about King Charles before heading to UK

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles toast, during the Return Dinner in Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America to the UK, in Regent's Park, part of the president's state visit to the UK, in London, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Before leaving the US, Donald Trump spoke of his excitement to see King Charles, whom he described as 'an elegant gentleman'.

After arriving at Winfield House, the residence of America's ambassador to the UK, Warren Stevens, Trump praised the 'outstanding' job the monarch is doing.

Asked if he had a message for King Charles, he added:

We're going to see him tomorrow and he's been a friend of mine for a long time, and everybody respects him, and they love him.

Trump earlier spoke about his relationship with Charles ahead of boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

My relationship is very good with the UK, and Charles, as you know, who's now King, is my friend, It's the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honoured twice. So, it's a great honour.

Trump visit comes as Mandelson crisis engulfs UK government

Trump and Mandelson in the Oval Office in May

(FILES) US President Donald Trump shakes hands with British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson after making a trade announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2025. Peter Mandelson, the UK's ambassador to the United States, has been sacked over revelations about his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the UK government said on September 11, 2025.

Donald Trump's second state visit threatens to be overshadowed by a crisis engulfing Keir Starmer's government.

Peter Mandelson was last week sacked as US ambassador after a series of devastating emails suggested the Labour grandee appeared to have plotted with his paedophile 'best pal' Epstein to save him from looming charges of molesting teenagers.

Starmer had appointed Mandelson as US ambassador without waiting for him to be vetted by the security services, MPs were told on Monday.

The President's allies vowed he would 'go easy' on struggling Sir Keir during his visit following the domestic hits to the Prime Minister's leadership.

Picture: Last time Trumps attended state banquet

During Donald Trump's first UK state visit in 2019, the President was hosted by the late Queen Eizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Tonight, the Trumps will be guests of honour at Windsor Castle as Buckingham Palace undergoes extensive refurbishment.

File photo dated 03/06/19 of  (left to right) US President Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, Melania Trump, the then Prince of Wales and the then Duchess of Cornwall, during a group photo ahead of the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London. Donald Trump will be wined and dined at a sumptuous white tie state banquet in Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening. Issue date: Tuesday September 16, 2025. PA Photo. Royal hospitality at its most meticulous and lavish will be deployed in honour of the controversial US president and First Lady Melania Trump as they join some 160 guests in the impressive St George's Hall for the extravagant feast. Photo credit should read: Jeff Gilbert/Daily Telegraph/PA Wire

by Andrew Pierce, Daily Mail Consultant Editor and Columnist

It's unprecedented for a president of the United States to get two state visits to the United Kingdom. But what will come out of Trump's second UK visit?

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are due to touch down tonight. They will stay in Windsor Castle where they will be hosted by the King and treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.

Click above to watch the video.

All eyes on Windsor ahead of Trump's ceremonial welcome

Donald Trump and Melania are expected to arrive at Windsor Castle this morning by helicopter for a ceremonial welcome full of pomp and paegantry.

The scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Mr Trump is unprecedented and marks the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit to the UK in living memory.

Here's the scene this morning with police already standing guard in the town.

People walk under US flags outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, during US President Donald Trump's second State Visit to the UK. US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
A man in a Union Jack suit takes a selfie outside Windsor Castle ahead of Trump's arrival, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Police officers stand on duty at Windsor Castle, on the day of the state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the UK, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Trump to spend day with royals

Trump and King Charles pictured in 2019

(FILES) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R), US President Donald Trump (C) and US First Lady Melania Trump (L) talk as they pose for photographs at Clarence House in central London on December 3, 2019, ahead of the NATO alliance summit. US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late September 16, 2025 for a state visit with his wife, Melania -- a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III. These pomp-filled visits are organised at the recommendation of the government to strengthen diplomatic, trade or personal relations with certain countries and their leaders. Trump is the first president ever to be invited for a second state visit, having been hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019, during his first White House term. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump will spend today rubbing shoulders with the Royal Family in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Trump, who is known for his admiration of the royals, will first meet the Prince and Princess of Wales who will then escort him and Melania a short distance to see the King and Queen for an open air greeting nearby.

The proceedings are aimed at extending a personal, family-centred welcome to the Trumps ahead of the official ceremony in the castle quadrangle after a carriage ride through private Home Park.

The Queen – who spent Tuesday afternoon resting at Windsor Castle, having pulled out of attending the Duchess of Kent’s funeral on Tuesday after suffering from acute sinusitis – is said to be hopeful she will recover in time to attend the busy run of royal events including the glittering banquet.

Protesters target Windsor Castle ahead of street demonstration in London

WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Hundreds of protesters gather on Windsor High Street near the castle to oppose US President Donald Trump's arrival in the UK on September 16, 2025 in Windsor, United Kingdom. The demonstrators carried banners, chanted slogans against Trump's policies saying
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Hundreds of protesters gather on Windsor High Street near the castle to oppose US President Donald Trump's arrival in the UK on September 16, 2025 in Windsor, United Kingdom. The demonstrators carried banners, chanted slogans against Trump's policies saying
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Hundreds of protesters gather on Windsor High Street near the castle to oppose US President Donald Trump's arrival in the UK on September 16, 2025 in Windsor, United Kingdom. The demonstrators carried banners, chanted slogans against Trump's policies saying

Last night protesters at Windsor were chanting 'Dump Trump' even before the US president had landed.

One demonstrator, a marketing executive who declined to give her surname, said she opposed Britain rolling out the red carpet for Trump, whom she said had fuelled ' a lot of the far-right protests that we're already having here'.

More protests are expected today with thousands set to descend on central London, with other demonstrations gearing up around the UK in opposition to the US President's two-day stay.

About 1,600 police officers will be in the capital, around Westminster, amid a march involving 50 groups organised by the Stop Trump Coalition.

Road closures will allow protesters to march on Parliament Square from around 2pm.

First pictures of Donald Trump after landing in UK

Here are the first pictures of Donald Trump and wife Melania as they landed in the UK to start an unprecedented second UK state visit.

The President and First Lady came to Britain in 2019 during Trump's first term in the White House and return following an invitation from King Charles earlier this year.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump step off Air Force One as they arrive at Stansted Airport, in Essex, ahead of the US President's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Tuesday September 16, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
STANSTED, ESSEX - SEPTEMBER 16: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump is greeted by Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting and Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper as they exit Air Force One after arriving at London Stansted Airport for a state visit on September 16, 2025 in Stansted, Essex. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump (C) and US First Lady Melania Trump disembark from Air Force One after landing at Stansted Airport, eastern England, on September 16, 2025, on the first day of a two-day visit to the UK. US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK late Tuesday for a State Visit with his wife, Melania, a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
STANSTED, ESSEX - SEPTEMBER 16: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One after arriving at London Stansted Airport for a state visit on September 16, 2025 in Stansted, Essex. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Watch: Trumps land in UK as state visit gets underway

Watch footage of the moment Donald Trump and Melania arrived in the UK last night.

When the president landed at Stansted Airport on Air Force One, he held his 55-year-old wife First Lady Melania's hand as he walked down the aircraft steps.

Melania sported a trench coat from British designer Burberry and black riding boots as she and her husband were greeted by the Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting, on behalf of King Charles.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, who opposed his first state visit, shook Trump's hand for about five seconds.

Watch our footage below:

Four arrested after Epstein, Trump and Prince Andrew images projected onto Windsor Castle

Four people were arrested last night after images of Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and Donald Trump were projected on to Windsor Castle.

A video of several photos and clips of the disgraced financier and the US President, 79, together over the years were displayed onto the brick walls.

The series of images were accompanied by a timeline, showing several pictures of the two as well as a note written by Mr Trump to Epstein in a copy of his book 'Trump the Art of The Comeback' which read: 'To Jeff, you are the greatest.'

Images of Prince Andrew alongside Epstein, who was on trial for several sex trafficking charges, were also shone on the screen for passers by in the Berkshire town to see.

In 2019, the financier died while on trial, accused of running a 'vast network' of trafficking underage girls. He was also convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor a decade prior, for which he was a registered sex offender.

Watch: Trump hails UK ‘very special place’ after landing last night

Donald Trump hailed the UK a 'very special place' ahead of the first full day of his historic second state visit.

Mr Trump landed at London Stansted airport on Air Force One last night before taking the Marine One helicopter to Winfield House in Regent’s Park, central London, where spent the night.

The US president told reporters on Tuesday evening he 'loves' the UK.

'I have a lot of things here that warm my heart,' he said. 'I want to tell you. It’s a very special place.'

The American leader is being feted with a stay in Windsor Castle, where he will be hosted by the King and treated to a ceremonial welcome on Wednesday and later, a lavish state banquet.

Security will be paramount, with Mr Trump confined to the private Windsor estate on the first full day, before heading to the Prime Minister’s country residence Chequers on Thursday.

Donald Trump to spend day in Windsor on first full day of UK state visit

STANSTED, ESSEX - SEPTEMBER 16: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One after arriving at London Stansted Airport for a state visit on September 16, 2025 in Stansted, Essex. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Hello and welcome to the Daily Mail's live coverage as Donald Trump embarks on the first full day of his unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

President Trump landed at London Stansted airport on Air Force One last night before he was whisked off to the American ambassador's residence in Regent’s Park to spend the night.

Speaking to reporters after his arrival, Trump hailed the UK as a 'very special place'.

Trump is being feted with a stay in Windsor Castle, where he will be hosted by the King and treated to a ceremonial welcome on Wednesday and later, a lavish state banquet.

Security will be paramount, with Mr Trump confined to the private Windsor estate on the first full day, before heading to the Prime Minister’s country residence Chequers on Thursday.

Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest developments on Trump's visit

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