Air Force One has touched down at Stansted Airport
US president Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to a state visit in Britain (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive aboard Air Force One for their state visit to Britain (REUTERS/Chris Radburn)
Archie Mitchell, Nicole Wootton-Cane , Kate Devlin and Athena Stavrou
©UK IndependentYesterday at 22:17
Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit, after he hailed the “great honour” of being hosted by his “friend” King Charles.
The US president touched down at London’s Stansted Airport in Air Force One just after 9pm.
He and the first lady, Melania, will stay overnight at the US ambassador’s residence in London before travelling to Windsor Castle tomorrow, where he will be treated to a ceremonial welcome and a lavish state banquet.
US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive aboard Air Force One for their state visit to Britain (REUTERS/Chris Radburn)
Speaking as he was left the White House earlier today, Mr Trump praised King Charles as an “elegant gentleman” and hinted at a potential trade talks with the UK during his stay.
Earlier, a “very high threat level” was declared at Windsor Castle before the controversial trip, with two men having been arrested for breaching airspace conditions.
Demonstrators from the Stop Trump Coalition took to Windsor high street this evening, followed by a march through central London on Wednesday ending with a mass rally in Parliament Square.