Donald Trump has touched down in Britain for his unprecedented second State Visit.
He has landed at London Stansted Airport on Air Force One this evening and will spend three days in the UK, carrying out multiple engagements with members of the Royal Family and the Prime Minister.
Since the start of Queen Elizabeth II's reign in 1952, there have only been three State Visits by US Presidents: George W Bush in 2003, Barack Obama in 2009 and Donald Trump in 2019.
The US President has become the first elected leader in modern times to enjoy two UK State Visits.
Donald Trump has touched down in Britain for his unprecedented second State Visit
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He and the First Lady, Melania Trump, were welcomed by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the US Ambassador to the UK, Warren Stephens, and The Viscount Hood, Lord in Waiting, who represents the King.
The pair then boarded Marine 1, the US Marines' helicopter, to the American ambassador's residence of Winfield House in Regent's Park, central London.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed at the London airport just before 7pm ahead of Air Force One.
Tomorrow, King Charles is set to host the President and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle for the first of two days of events.
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Donald Trump departed the US just hours ago
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More than 1,600 Met police officers will be deployed, including 500 assisting from other forces, as hundreds of activists are preparing to protest in central London over the State Visit.
Trade, Ukraine and Gaza are set to dominate talks between Mr Trump and Sir Keir.
The trans-Atlantic allies are understood to have come to an agreement focused on accelerating the development of nuclear power, with President Donald Trump and the Prime Minister expected to sign the deal this week.
Republican Congressman Pat Harrigan, a Member of the For Country Caucus who was awarded two Bronze Stars for his service in Afghanistan with the US Army Special Operations, told GB News: "President Trump’s second State Visit to the United Kingdom is historic.
Donald Trump will become the first elected leader in modern times to enjoy two UK State Visits
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He added: "No other American President has ever received this honour, and it reflects the strength of the UK–US special relationship. The full honours extended by King Charles underscore the deep respect between our nations when America leads with confidence.
"Britain and America both need leaders who strengthen our partnership, not weaken it. Our alliance is too important to be undermined by scandal, and this visit makes clear that the transatlantic bond will remain unshakable."
Before departing the US, President Trump called King Charles "my friend".
He described the monarch as "such an elegant gentleman... he represents the country so well".
Donald Trump and Melania Trump will be flown on Marine 1, the US Marine's helicopter, to the American ambassador's residence of Winfield House in Regent's Park
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Security concerns are heightened following the murder of Charlie Kirk, who was shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University.
He was a close ally of Mr Trump and has caused an outpouring of grief in the US, including from the President himself, who described the 31-year-old father of two as "Great, and even Legendary".
There will be no public-facing engagements for the duration of the President's two-day visit.
President Trump and Melania have now left Stansted Airport.
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