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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Camille Chorley

Counting the cost of Donald Trump’s state visit

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  • US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to make a second state visit to the UK.
  • The visit's itinerary includes an initial meeting with Prince William and Princess Kate at Windsor estate, a carriage procession to the castle, a state banquet at St George’s Hall, and a day at Chequers with the prime minister.
  • The Princess of Wales will accompany Melania Trump for a day at Frogmore Gardens to meet Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Squirrels programme.
  • The previous state visit by Mr Trump in 2019 incurred costs of around £3.9 million, mainly for policing, which would be over £5 million in today's money.
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