London: US President Donald Trump appears willing to sweeten a mammoth trade deal with Britain during 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.
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