Trump UK State Visit LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spent their first day at Windsor Castle during their historic second state visit to Britain. The day ended with a state banquet attended by Trump, hosted by King Charles III, with other senior British politicians in attendance, and also CEOs of major US tech companies, including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Jensen Huang of NVIDIA.
Trump’s State Banquet Speech
In his banquet toast, Trump called it “one of the highest honors of my life.”
“Seen from American eyes the word ‘special’ does not begin to do justice (referencing to the special relationship). We are joined by history and fate and love and language and transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny,” Trump said in his speech.
He described the ties between the US and the UK as “priceless and eternal.” Trump also spoke about how he believed he had transformed America in one year from “a very sick country” into “the hottest country anywhere in the world.”
He then offered a toast to the “great friendship” between the two nations and to the King, before the UK’s national anthem, “God Save the King,” was played.
What did the King say?
The main point that King Charles made in his speech was about the strong bond shared between the US and the UK. He recalled how people from both nations had stood side by side and sacrificed their lives to protect shared values.
The King added that as Europe once again faced threats from tyranny, Britain and its allies, including the US, were united in supporting Ukraine to deter aggression and maintain peace.
He also drew a link between the modern challenges to democracy and the historic wartime partnership of the two countries. The King further added that the US and UK shared the closest defence, security, and intelligence ties ever known.
In closing, the King spoke of renewing the UK-US relationship with complete trust in their friendship and a shared dedication to liberty and independence. He then raised a toast to Donald and Melania Trump, and wished health, prosperity, and happiness for the people of the United States.
Keir Starmer to host Trump at Chequers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Trump at his countryside residence, Chequers on Thursday. Their talks will focus on global security, including Ukraine, and trade issues. Starmer is especially keen on securing progress on steel and aluminium tariffs, which have yet to be lifted despite earlier agreements.
Starmer has framed the visit as a chance to strengthen what his office describes as the world’s strongest partnership, pointing to new joint projects that aim to deepen US-UK ties.
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Trump UK visit Live Updates: What happened at beating retreat?
In the afternoon on Wednesday, around 200 military musicians gathered on the East Lawn of the castle for the Beating Retreat, a 17th-century English ceremony that marks the end of the day, a CNN report said. The event ended with a flypast by the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s aerobatic team, leaving trails of red, white, and blue smoke in the sky.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, Melania place wreath on Queen Elizabeth’s crypt
Apart from enjoying the snazzy state banquet, Trump and the First Lady Melania also visited the St. George’s Chapel and placed a wreath at Queen Elizabeth’s crypt. Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, were also seen in attendance.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: What did Trump say at the State Baquet?
Trump became the first US president to be invited for a second state visit. He called the moment a “singular privilege” and said it was one of the “highest honours” of his life. Jokingly, he added that he hoped no other president would ever be invited twice. He then listed the ties between the two nations: “History, language, culture, tradition, ancestry, and destiny,” according to the BBC.
At the state banquet in St George’s Hall, Trump spoke about the relationship between the UK and the US, telling the 160 guests that “the word ‘special’ does not begin to do it justice.”
He went on to say, “The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It’s irreplaceable and unbreakable.” Earlier in the day, away from the public eye, Trump laid a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb as a private gesture of respect.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Melania and Kate's first joint engagement, without their husbands
First Lady Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales will make history on Thursday with their first joint engagement. They will visit Frogmore Gardens together, marking their first public outing without their husbands. At the same time, US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: UK announces £150bn worth of new American investment, says report
During Donald Trump’s historic second state visit, the UK announced £150bn worth of new American investment, PA Media reported. The UK government said the funding from major US companies would create around 7,600 “high quality” jobs across the country. Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the move, ahead of his high-level talks with Trump at Chequers scheduled for today.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Red Arrows take to the skies over Windsor
People watch the Red Arrows flypast over Windsor Castle during the State visit of President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, King Charles watch ceremony | Video
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, King Charles arrive for military performance
US President Donald Trump and King Charles have just joined other officials for a military musical performance. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is also attending the event. The trio will be joined by the Queen and First Lady Melania Trump for a rendition of Beating the Retreat - a military ceremony that originated in the early years of organised warfare.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Joint US-UK flypast canceled amid poor weather
A joint UK-US F-35 flypast scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was cancelled amid inclement weather conditions. The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows display team is still expected to fly over Windsor.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: POTUS views special Royal Collection exhibition
King Charles hosted the President and First Lady for a private lunch at the State Dining Room before accompanying the Americans to a specially curated exhibition. The items displayed in the Green Drawing Room of Windsor Castle were all related to the United States in various ways.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: POTUS exchanges gifts with British royals
The Trumps are set to exchange several lavish gifts with the British royals during their trip.
According to updates citing Buckingham Palace, Trump will gift King Charles with a replica of a President Eisenhower sword. It is said to symbolise “profound respect” and serve as “a reminder of the historical partnership” that ensured victory during World War II. The Trumps will also give Queen Camilla a vintage 18K gold, diamond and ruby flower brooch from Tiffany & Co --- a nod to her birthstone.
Meanwhile King Charles and Queen Camilla will give the US president a bespoke, hand-bound leather volume crafted by the Royal Bindery at Windsor Castle to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Trump will be given the Union Flag that was flying over Buckingham Palace when he was inaugurated for his second term on January 20. They will present the FLOTUS with a silver and enamel bowl and a personalized Anya Hindmarch handbag. The royals will also give the Trumps a silver photo frame engraved with the King and Queen’s joint cypher.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump hails 'long time friend' King Charles
"We're going to see King Charles tomorrow and he's been a friend of mine for a long time -- and everybody respects him. I love it. I love Turnberry. 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," Trump told reporters ahead of the meeting.
He also praised the US ambassador to the UK, adding, "Our fantastic ambassador -- we appreciate the job he's doing. He's done really well. The relationships are great and he's been outstanding, so I want to thank him for welcoming us... Tomorrow's going to be a very big day."
Trump UK visit Live Updates: What is the itinerary for Wednesday?
A day of ceremony began following the arrival of US President Donald Trump in Windsor. He has already taken a ceremonial carriage ride with the King and inspected an honour guard of soldiers in traditional scarlet tunics and tall bearskin hats. After a private lunch and a visit to an exhibit of documents and artwork illustrating the ties between Britain and the US, it will be time for the glitz and glamour of a state banquet.
Tiaras and medals will be on display as up to 160 guests gather around a 50-metre long mahogany table set with 200-year-old silver to honour the president. Charles will deliver a speech, then the king and president will offer toasts.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Visuals from Trump carriage ride with King Charles
King Charles III and President Donald Trump ride in the carriage procession to Windsor Castle (Photo: AP)
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, King Charles inspect honor guard
US President Donald Trump and King Charles inspected the honor guard after sharing a ceremonial carriage ride. There appeared to be a strong camaraderie between the two leaders as they laughed and spoke after meeting on Tuesday.
The King was spotted joking with the President despite the formal setting --- with Trump saying “thanks very much” several times as he was led back to the dais by Charles.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, King Charles in deep discussion after meeting
Visuals shared online showed King Charles and President Donald Trump in deep discussion as their carriage made its way down the road. Melania Trump was also seen speaking to Queen Camilla in the carriage behind the two leaders. The national anthems of both countries could be heard playing in the background.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Visuals of royal procession at Windsor Castle
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump, King Charles lead royal procession
The British royals and the Trumps have now stepped into carriages for a procession. King Charles and President Trump are in the lead coach while Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump follow in a second carriage. The Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by the US ambassador and his wife in a third carriage while a fourth conveyed top figures from the Trump administration.
US President has just met King Charles at Windsor Castle. The two leaders shook hands before engaging in deep conversation, including the Prince of Wales. The first lady, Queen and Princess of Wales are reportedly chatting in a separate group nearby.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: US President to meet King Charles shortly
US President Donald Trump was greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales upon reaching Windsor Castle. William and Kate handled the administrative welcome before escorting the Trumps for their meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Victoria House --- a relatively unknown royal residence in Windsor Home Park behind the castle.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: US President reaches Windsor Castle, welcomed by Prince William
US President Donald Trump has now reached Windsor Castle. His helicopter landed on the grounds --- with the US leaders first greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: King Charles, Queen Camila arrive
King Charles and Queen Camila have already reached Windsor Castle. Visuals shared online showed the royals taking their places --- with Trump slated to reach within minutes.
A US delegation was also spotted outside Windsor Castle. The tam includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: US President flies to Windsor
US President Donald Trump is currently heading to Windsor Castle for a grand military welcome and meeting with King Charles. He will be staying at the royal residence tonight.
Visuals shared online showed Marine One flying past famous London landmarks while British officials began taking their places in Windsor.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: ‘Unprecedented’ military spectacle
The military ceremony to welcome Trump will be the largest one staged for a state visit to the U.K. in living memory, officials said.In total, 120 horses and 1,300 members of the British military will take part in the ceremonial welcome at Windsor. The spectacle will conclude with a joint U.K-U.S. military flypast — a first during a state visit.
“The joint flypast by UK and US F-35 aircraft is a demonstration of the strength of the UK-US defense and security relationship,” Britain’s defense ministry said.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: UK hopes visit will cement 'special relationship'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hoping to use that sentiment to Britain's advantage as his government seeks to use the trip to cement the two nations' "special relationship", deepen economic ties, secure billions of dollars of investment, discuss tariffs and press the US president on Ukraine. Starmer also wants further progress on tariffs.
The visit has already delivered a new technology pact between the two countries with companies from Microsoft to Nvidia, Google and OpenAI pledging 31 billion pounds ($42 billion) in British investments over the next few years, in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy.
"Basically, I'm there also on trade. They want to see if they can refine the trade deal a little bit. They'd like to see if they could get a little bit better deal, so we'll talk to them," Trump said while leaving the White House.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump to address UK Parliament? Schedule says no
The unprecedented second state visit of Donald Trump will not include an address to the British Parliament. The POTUS arrives during a recess in the Houses of Parliament --- removing any possibility of him addressing a joint session. Some UK lawmakers had previously urged the Speaker of the House to refuse all prospects of such a speech. The visit is also unlikely to have any public-facing events.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Prince William, Kate to greet Trump at Windsor Castle
According to a BBC update, the Prince and Princess of Wales will greet the president and his wife at Windsor Castle. The Trumps will then meet King Charles before being treated to a flypast and state banquet.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Protests planned in London
As Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK is marked with royal ceremonies and grandeur, not everyone is celebrating his arrival.
The Stop Trump Coalition, a network of more than 50 unions and charities, has announced a national protest against the visit, BBC reported. The march will begin at Portland Place at 2 pm (BST) and move toward Parliament Square, where a rally is planned at 5 pm (BST). Even though Trump will not visit Parliament, which is on recess, organisers say they want to stand against his style of politics and highlight a vision of peace, social justice, and global cooperation.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Trump and Starmer to meet at historic Chequers, tech deal in pipeline
The second day of Trump's state visit will take him to Chequers, the 16th-century redbrick mansion in the Chiltern Hills that serves as the official country retreat of British prime ministers. There, Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK government hopes that signing a new technology deal during the visit will show that the bond between Britain and the US remains strong, even with differences over Ukraine, the Middle East, and the future of NATO.
Trump UK visit Live Updates: Royal glitter and grandeur await Trump and Melania
Britain is rolling out its finest for Donald Trump’s second state visit, something that few world leaders have experienced, ever. Carriages are being polished, silverware arranged, and royal jewels dusted as King Charles III prepares to host a lavish welcome on Wednesday.
Behind the sparkle, hundreds of soldiers, gardeners, and chefs are working hard to ensure the president and First Lady Melania Trump receive the grandest royal treatment. But the pageantry has a deeper goal, which is to strengthen ties with Trump, a leader who enjoys luxury, even as his “America First” approach challenges global trade and security partnerships.