Details of Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK have been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
The US president will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, for the trip set to take place in September at Windsor castle.
During a White House session in February, Sir Keir Starmer officially invited the US president to join for a second state visit. The prime minister declared that the visit will be “unprecedented” and “historic” when hand-delivering an invitation from King Charles III.
Here’s everything we know.
When is Trump coming to the UK?
Buckingham Palace has confirmed the visit will take place between September 17 and 19 at Windsor castle.
Windsor was also used for French President Emmanuel Macron's visit last week due to renovations at Buckingham Palace.
Later this month, the US president is anticipated to visit Scotland to officially open his new golf course in Aberdeenshire.
It was believed that Trump and King Charles would have a casual meeting while on that trip. However, it is understood that the dates presented logistical difficulties, and no private meeting will take place prior to his visit in September.
Why is Trump getting a second state visit?
King Charles III has invited Trump to accompany him and Queen Camilla on an unexpected second state visit.
Second-term presidents are normally invited to tea or lunch with the monarch rather than being awarded a state visit.
The full schedule of events has not yet been revealed, but it will include a state banquet in Windsor Castle's St George's Hall and a full ceremonial welcome.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who reside on the castle's grounds, will be among the senior members of the Royal Family who will participate.
It is uncertain if Trump will be able to address parliamentarians, which is frequently a part of the planning of a state visit.
The House of Lords will be in session during Trump's visit, but the House of Commons will not be in session because it is in recess for party conference season.
Trump has previously spoken about his relationship with the British royals. In April, he shared: “I'm a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family, William. We have really just a great respect for the family.”
What happened on Donald Trump’s previous state visit?
During his first term in office, Trump's first state visit was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
The US president landed in the Buckingham Palace gardens by helicopter, where he visited the late Queen with first lady Melania Trump.
Following this, there was a state banquet attended by then-prime minister Theresa May, and a visit to Westminster Abbey.
A large demonstration was held in London, with an estimated 250,000 protesters present. At the event, which was organised by the Stop Trump Coalition, a gigantic inflatable Trump figure dressed as a baby flew over London.
A nationwide protest against Trump's visit is scheduled on September 17, according to the Stop Trump Coalition, and participants are anticipated to congregate at London's Embankment starting at 2pm.
According to the group, there will be other demonstrations, including one close to Windsor Castle.
Trump had previously visited Windsor Castle in 2018, although it was only for tea with the late Queen.
