Summary

  1. US economy 'strongest it's ever been', says Trumppublished at 13:41 BST 18 September

    Trump describes his country's economy as "potentially the strongest it's ever been" and says that all companies want to be there.

    He concludes his remarks by saying the US's "cherished friendship" with the UK is getting stronger, and thanks Starmer for working hard on their new deal, saying it's an "honour" to be part of it.

  2. Trump praises income from tariffspublished at 13:40 BST 18 September

    Close up of a satisfied-looking Donald Trump in a black suit, white shirt and red tie looking to his leftImage source, PA Media

    President Trump says that one year ago the US was in "serious trouble".

    He says the King of Saudi Arabia told him: "Your country was dead one year ago and now you have the hottest country of anywhere in the world."

    Trump says that more than $17 trillion has been invested in the US this year.

    "We've taken in trillions of dollars from tariffs and they've been so incredible for our country," he says.

    The president says he's keeping US companies "happy, solid and sane".

    "We've never seen investments like this, without the tariffs we would have just a fraction of that," he says.

  3. Trump says deal on nuclear reactors 'finally' getting donepublished at 13:38 BST 18 September

    The US president says that the new accord is already helping spur a wave of private sector deals.

    He says that American company X-energy and British company Centrica - the owner of British Gas - are announcing a deal to deploy nuclear reactors across UK.

    It's been "in the wind" for years now, says Trump, but now "finally" getting done.

    Trump and Starmer have finished delivering their remarks - we'll bring you the rest of the key lines here shortly.

  4. UK and US making ties 'closer than ever before', says Trumppublished at 13:34 BST 18 September

    Trump thanks the business leaders for being there today, and notes that the UK was the first country to make a trade deal with the US earlier this year.

    "The ties between our countries are priceless," he says. The relationship is a "beautiful inheritance" and the two governments are "making those ties closer than ever before", he adds.

    Trump says "there's no more natural partnership in the world" and that they are "building up the industrial capacities of both our countries, which is important for defence".

  5. Trump hails 'unbreakable bond' between US and UKpublished at 13:33 BST 18 September

    Donald Trump (L) and Keir Starmer (R) lean into each other as the US president speaksImage source, Reuters

    Donald Trump begins his address now, hailing the "unbreakable bond" between the US and the UK.

    Trump then thanks Starmer for welcoming him to "this beautiful place", and King Charles and Queen Camilla for a "fantastic evening".

    He describes his second state visit as an "exquisite honour", adding: "The ties between our countries are priceless."

  6. Nuclear power agreement will drive down bills, says prime ministerpublished at 13:31 BST 18 September

    Starmer tells the business leaders gathered that they have also struck a deal on civil nuclear power, which he says will generate power for millions of businesses.

    He says this will drive down bills and drive up security on both sides of the Atlantic.

  7. Leaders will sign 'ground-breaking' tech partnership - Starmerpublished at 13:28 BST 18 September

    Donald Trump (L) in black suit and red tie sits next to Keir Starmer (R) in a black suit and blue tie. Starmer is touching Trump's left shoulder with his handImage source, EPA

    Referring back to a deal agreed with the US on tariffs back in May, Starmer says the UK "got the best deal" then, with the "lowest tariffs in the world in vital sectors".

    "It was a tough negotiation but we did it for a reason," Starmer says, calling it a "win for both sides".

    The prime minister continues, adding: "In a moment, the president and I will sign our ground-breaking new technology partnership - the Tech Prosperity Deal. It's a blueprint to win this new era together."

  8. Deal with US firms biggest in British history 'by a country mile', says Starmerpublished at 13:26 BST 18 September

    The prime minister says the UK and US are leading sectors such as tech, finance, defence and energy.

    "Just look at what we're achieving today together," he says.

    Today's deal, with billions flowing "both ways of the Atlantic", is the biggest of its kind in British history "by a country mile", Starmer says.

    The prime minister says this deal means life-changing investments in the UK, which will make thousands of working people "better off".

    "It shows the potency of this partnership," Starmer tells those in the room.

  9. Starmer welcomes the 'great and good' of businesspublished at 13:20 BST 18 September

    Donald Trump and Keir Starmer sitting in front of a blue wall marked with the writing Tech Prosperity Deal, a US and UK flag underneathImage source, Getty Images

    Starmer says the US is the UK's "single biggest trading partner".

    "Together we support over 2.5 million jobs across both economies," he says.

    "We have the great and the good of British and American business sitting with us," he continues, addressing the audience made up of business leaders.

  10. Much to celebrate in special US-UK relationship, Starmer sayspublished at 13:18 BST 18 September

    Keir Starmer, sitting with Donald Trump by his side, welcomes those gathered and tells the US president: "You are among friends."

    Starmer continues, saying: "I think we all agree, there's so much to celebrate in the special relationship between our two countries."

  11. Starmer and Trump speaking at Chequers - watch live abovepublished at 13:15 BST 18 September
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    Donald Trump and Keir StarmerImage source, Getty Images

    We're just hearing from Starmer and Trump at Chequers, ahead of a meeting with business leaders.

    We'll bring you the key lines here shortly.

  12. Business among discussion topics at Chequers todaypublished at 13:13 BST 18 September

    While Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales are spending time in Frogmore Gardens, Donald Trump and Keir Starmer are meeting at Chequers.

    Some of today's talks are expected to centre around business.

    There were several business leaders at last night's state banquet, including Apple CEO Tim Cook and CEO of the Blackstone Group, Stephen Schwarzman - you can see who else was at the event in the seating plans below.

    Following the banquet, several major US tech firms pledged tens of billions of pounds worth of investment in the UK.

    Formal banquet in the ornate banquet hall in Windsor with a long table set for scores of  guests. It highlights the position of US President Donald Trump, who is standing roughly at the centre of the left hand side of the table, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is a few seats further along and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang a few seats further. Towards the end of that side Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and OpenAI boss Sam Altman are shown. On the opposite Chancellor Rachel Reeves is towards the back, while media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are towards the front. Image credited to PA
    Group seated to the left of US President Donald Trump at Windsor state banquet with Trump standing in the foreground while the other guests are seated and turned to look towards him. They are US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Victoria Starmer, Stephen Reynolds, Jeanette Rubio, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Sir Stephen Schwarzman, Charles Woodburn and Harriet Stephens. All are in formal clothing and an elaborate rug can be seen on the floor in the background.
  13. Catherine and first lady spend time with young scoutspublished at 13:02 BST 18 September

    As we've just mentioned, Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales have been spending time together in Frogmore Gardens, Windsor.

    The two women have been meeting with a group of young scouts for some arts and crafts and to take part in a game featuring a parachute filled with balls, much to the children's delight.

    It was all topped off with a picnic, complete with special honey sandwiches.

    One volunteer was heard to tell the first lady that the children "are quite taken with you". Here are some of the best pictures.

    The Princess of Wales meets members of the Scouts' Squirrels programme in Frogmore Gardens in Windsor, Berkshire, on day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UKImage source, PA Media
    US first lady Melania Trump interacts with children during her tour to the Frogmore Gardens with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, in WindsorImage source, Reuters
    Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales and U.S. first lady Melania Trump are welcomed by Chief Scout for the Scout Association Dwayne Fields as they tour Frogmore GardensImage source, Reuters
    The Princess of Wales meets members of the Scouts' Squirrels programme in Frogmore Gardens in Windsor, Berkshire, on day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UKImage source, PA Media
    US first lady Melania Trump and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales interact with children, who are a part of the Scouts division "Squirrels", as they tour Frogmore Gardens in WindsorImage source, Reuters
  14. Catherine brings honey from the royal hivespublished at 12:47 BST 18 September

    Sean Coughlan
    Royal correspondent

    The Princess of Wales and First Lady Melania Trump walk together in Frogmore Gardens in WindsorImage source, PA Media

    There was literally a sweet moment when the Princess of Wales spent time with First Lady Melania Trump this morning.

    They were meeting the chief scout, Dwayne Fields, and some young scouts, with Catherine giving the children sandwiches made with honey from the beehives in her Anmer Hall home in Norfolk.

    Melania also brought jars of honey from the White House to give to the children.

    They were there for a nature project and it was much more relaxed and informal than last night’s fancy state banquet, sitting in tiny primary school-size chairs rather than in a grand hall.

    But it was another moment when the next generation, the Prince and Princess of Wales, has been stepping up as royal hosts.

    Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales interact with kids as they tour Frogmore Gardens in WindsorImage source, Reuters
  15. Yesterday was smooth sailing, but today poses more riskpublished at 12:39 BST 18 September

    Gary O'Donoghue
    Chief North America correspondent

    So far the president's state visit has been a triumph of careful, controlled choreography.

    Despite the classic British weather being not as helpful as it might have been, things went like clockwork during his day in Windsor Castle. Nothing off-colour, no unguarded remarks caught by stray microphones which can so often derail the best laid plans.

    The apparent mutual adoration exhibited in the speeches from the King and the president at their banquet oozed with compliments and affirmations of the much talked about special relationship.

    But today, with the prime minister at Chequers, there are potential pitfalls.

    There are real policy differences on key issues such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine; and despite the showcasing of eye-watering numbers when it comes to potential investment, there are sticking points on trade which can often be the thing that riles this president up.

    The news conference at the end of the trip is the moment of jeopardy; that's when the wheels can come off as we've seen with other leaders.

    Keir Starmer will be praying for a similar performance to that he pulled off in the Oval office back in February, when this whole second state visit was first proposed.

  16. What's coming this afternoon?published at 12:34 BST 18 September

    Now inside Chequers, the US president has been viewing the Sir Winston Churchill archives with the UK prime minister, and the pair have been holding bilateral talks.

    Later, Starmer and Trump will join a business reception, hosted by the UK chancellor.

    A joint news conference is scheduled for later this afternoon, before the president and first lady head back to the US.

    We'll continue bringing you the latest as it happens.

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting at ChequersImage source, EPA/Shutterstock
  17. Four men bailed over projection of Trump and Epstein images on to Windsor Castlepublished at 12:23 BST 18 September

    A picture of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein from the 1990s projected on a tower of Windsor CastleImage source, Reuters

    Four men who were arrested after images of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle have been bailed, police say.

    A 60-year-old from East Sussex, a 36-year-old from London, a 37-year-old from Kent and a 50-year-old from London were held on suspicion of a number of offences - including malicious communications and public nuisance - over the projection of the US president and the late convicted sex offender ahead of the state visit to the UK.

    Thames Valley Police say the men have been released on conditional bail until 12 December while the investigation continues.

  18. Saying goodbye to the King and hello to the prime minister - Trump's morning in picturespublished at 12:17 BST 18 September

    This morning President Trump departed Windsor Castle to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.

    Let's take a look at how the day has unfolded so far:

    King Charles and President Trump face each other in conversation.Image source, PA Media
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    The King and Trump formally bid farewell on the final day of the US president's state visit to the UK

    President Trump waves as he arrives on the grounds of Chequers.Image source, EPA
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    Shorty after departing Windsor Castle in Marine One, Trump arrived at Chequers, the country residence of the prime minister in Buckinghamshire

    Keir Starmer, Lady Starmer and Trump wave to cameras as they first meet.Image source, Reuters
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    On arrival, Trump was welcomed by Starmer and his wife, Victoria, ahead of talks expected later today

  19. First Lady encounters The Gruffalopublished at 12:09 BST 18 September

    Daniela Relph
    Senior royal correspondent, in Windsor

    Queen Camilla (L) and Melania Trump (R) view miniature books inside Royal library at Windsor CastleImage source, Reuters

    The First Lady and the Queen have also been looking at the miniature books inside the Royal library - including a miniature copy of the Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a recipe book by the Queen's son, Tom Parker Bowles.

    The first lady has described them as “beautiful.”

    The Queen has shown Melania Trump the selection, which is made especially for the dolls' house.

    She was engaged in how the miniature books are made - how they are bound and how you write in them.

    Also on display is a miniature version of “Vespers” by A.A Milne - the beginnings of the Winnie-the-Pooh story.

    The library is an area of expertise for the Queen, who supports several literacy charities.

  20. Queen shows first lady precious dolls' house exhibitpublished at 12:04 BST 18 September

    Daniela Relph
    Senior royal correspondent, in Windsor

    The Queen and first lady have viewed the Queen Mary's Dolls' House - a precious exhibit within the castle.

    In fashion news, the first lady is wearing a tan leather skirt and jacket. No hat today.

    Meanwhile, the Queen wears a white coat dress with a black trim by Fiona Clare.