How much will Trump’s UK state visit cost taxpayers?Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailBritain is set to welcome Donald Trump for a historic second state visit this week.The King will host the US president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle, where they will be feted with a ceremonial welcome, a 150-guest state banquet, and a flypast by the Red Arrows and UK and US F-35 military jets.The Trumps are due to arrive at the castle’s private estate on Tuesday evening, before being formally greeted by Charles, Camilla, William and Kate the following day, when the public events will begin.Police have warned officers will be ready to respond to a potential high-threat incident in the Berkshire town, where a 24-hour-a-day policing operation will be in place, involving armed response vehicles, baton guns and ballistic helmets.On Thursday, the president and first lady will meet with prime minister Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer at Chequers.The trip marks Mr Trump’s second state visit to the UK – an unprecedented gesture towards a US president. He was previously feted with a state visit in 2019.His first state visit to the UK saw thousands of people turn out on the streets in London in opposition, and protests are also expected to take place this week.The Stop Trump Coalition are to stage a mass demonstration in central London on Wednesday, with a further protest planned near Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
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Trump state visit live: US president set to arrive in London before meeting King Charles
