Trump was kept out of reach of critics as he met Britain’s king and queen, amid furore back in US over suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! show – key US politics stories from 17 September 2025
Donald Trump was treated to royal pomp and pageantry – including processions, gifts and a flypast – during the first day of his second state visit to the UK while thousands of people joined protests against his presence.
As protesters voiced their anger in London at a Stop Trump Coalition protest, Trump was escorted by the king and queen through a first day that ended in a state banquet but kept him out of reach of his critics.
