Trump to be met with jeers and jets on latest state visit

What US president can expect on his three days in UK

- ALBERT TOTH

Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK today for a rare second state visit at the invitation of the King and Sir Keir Starmer. Hand-delivering the invitation in February, the prime minister said the US president's trip would be “unprecedented” and “historic”. Mr Trump made his first state visit to the UK in 2019, during his first presidential term, where he was greeted by Queen Elizabeth II.

Here’s everything you need to know about the three-day visit:

What is a state visit?

A state visit is a formal trip to the UK by the head of another country. Traditionally, the leader is invited by the monarch, who is acting on government advice.

It is a grand occasion, intended to mark positive relations between the two nations. Alongside the ceremony, there also tend to be political discussions between the leaders.

It is unusual for a US president serving a second term to be offered a state visit. They are usually instead invited for tea or lunch with the monarch, as happened with former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush.

Responding to the King and Sir Keir's invitation in February, Mr Trump said it was a “great, great honour”.

What is the schedule?

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