London: US President Donald Trump appears willing to sweeten a mammoth trade deal with Britain during a state visit that will feature a formal banquet, an overnight stay at Windsor Castle and thousands of protesters who will rally against him.
Trump praised King Charles as a long-term friend and highlighted his stay at the castle as a key part of the visit, calling it the “ultimate” when compared with Buckingham Palace.
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are greeted by the Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting as they arrive at Stansted Airport near London on Tuesday. Credit: AP
Trump and his wife, Melania, landed in Air Force One at London Stansted Airport at 9.08pm on Tuesday – 6.08am on Wednesday, AEST.
Shortly after, they descended the stairs to the tarmac and were welcomed by the Viscount Hood, the Lord-in-Waiting to the King. Also in the welcoming party were Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Jennifer Tolhurst, the King’s lord-lieutenant of Essex.
The president and his wife were transferred to a US Marine helicopter and flown to Winfield House, the residence of the US ambassador.
Protesters gather for a demonstration ahead of Trump’s arrival on Tuesday. Credit: AP
Activists from the protest
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