Summary

  1. Plenty more royal hosting duties to comepublished at 12:00 BST 18 September

    Daniela Relph
    Senior royal correspondent, in Windsor

    Queen Camilla on the right and First Lady Melania Trump on the left walking through the royal library in formal attire.Image source, PA Media
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    Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump view the Royal Library at Windsor Castle

    The morning after the night before at Windsor Castle following the state banquet.

    But the royal hosting duties are not done yet.

    As the president visits Chequers, First Lady Melania Trump is staying in Windsor where she is being entertained by both the Queen and Princess of Wales.

    First stop was the castle library and a visit to the Dolls House.

    The first lady has been shown the exquisite detail of the house - it has electricity, running water and a stocked wine.

    On the left is Queen Mary's Dolls' House on display. To the left are a guide outlining the contents to Melania Trump (L) and Queen Camilla (L)Image source, PA Media
    Melania Trump (L) in a light brown leather skirt suit stands next to Queen Camilla (R) in a white morning cocktail dressImage source, PA Media
  2. King Charles has now left Windsor Castlepublished at 11:54 BST 18 September

    Helena Wilkinson
    Reporting from Windsor Castle

    The Royal standard lowered from windsor castle.Image source, Reuters

    I can see that the Union Jack is now flying above Windsor Castle, instead of the Standard.

    It means that the King has left the castle.

    The Standard is only flown when the King is in residence at a Royal Palace.

  3. Touring Churchill's collection at Chequers is right up Trump's streetpublished at 11:48 BST 18 September

    Gary O'Donoghue
    Chief North America correspondent

    Keir Starmer stands with Donald Trump as they tour chequersImage source, Reuters

    It's an obvious gambit by the British, but a tour of the Churchill collection at Chequers today will be right up President Trump's street.

    The place is laden with shared history between the two countries - Churchill, during the war, regularly hosted Franklin D Roosevelt's close political confidant Harry Hopkins here, as well as the US ambassador, John Gilbert Winant, a Republican.

    Indeed, Churchill's daughter-in-law, Pamela, began a long running affair with W. Averell Harriman - a key US diplomat - at Chequers, both while married to other people. They would marry years later.

    President Trump has also, twice, restored a bust of Churchill to the Oval office, first in 2017 and again at the beginning of this year - the first time around it was pretty much hand delivered by the then-prime minister, Theresa May.

    To paraphrase Churchill, he once asserted that democracy was the least worst form of government - it would be interesting to know if this President shares that view.

  4. In pictures: Starmer welcomes Trump to Chequerspublished at 11:34 BST 18 September

    We can now bring you some pictures from inside Chequers.

    Prime Minister Starmer is seen giving President Trump a warm welcome, showing him around the residence.

    Two men dressed in suits converse on single-seat cream sofasImage source, Reuters
    Keir Starmer pointing forward to direct Trump's attentionImage source, Reuters
    Keir Starmer (L) stands next to Donald Trump (R) as he shows him around one of the room of Chequers. Several bookcases filled with books fill the backgroundImage source, Reuters
  5. Watch: The moment Donald Trump arrived at Chequerspublished at 11:20 BST 18 September

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    Helicopters and bagpipes - President arrives at Chequers

  6. Starmer's wife joins PM and Trump outside Chequerspublished at 11:13 BST 18 September

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (2nd left) and Lady Victoria Starmer greet US President Donald TrumpImage source, PA Media
  7. Trump and Starmer head inside Chequers for their meetingpublished at 11:02 BST 18 September

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Lady Starmer and US President Donald Trump have now entered Chequers.

    It's an Elizabethan house gifted to British prime ministers to welcome them and their teams, and is being used to welcome Trump for talks today.

    We'll be seeing Trump and Starmer later today for a news conference.

  8. The very act of transporting the president is a projection of powerpublished at 11:00 BST 18 September

    Chris Mason
    Political editor, reporting from Chequers

    I’ve just counted them through the gate here at Chequers — a 15-car motorcade for the president, driving him around 100 metres from his helicopter Marine One to the front door of the building.

    The very act of transporting the president is a projection of power — as well as security.

  9. Trump and Starmer shake hands as bagpipes welcome US leaderpublished at 10:58 BST 18 September
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    Trump and Starmer shake hands

    As the US President's car approaches the entryway, the bagpipers start up.

    Donald Trump exits the car and is greeted in the driveway by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria.

    Trump shakes both their hands and has a brief chat with them.

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (2nd left) and Lady Victoria Starmer greet US President Donald TrumpImage source, PA Media
  10. A ceremonial welcome awaits Trumppublished at 10:56 BST 18 September

    Henry Zeffman
    Chief political correspondent

    Members of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) line up outside ChequersImage source, EPA

    The journey that President Trump is getting into the Beast to do is maybe a maximum of 200 metres, and nevertheless there is a convoy of cars ready to take him.

    The ceremonial welcome awaits the president as he arrives at the front entrance of Chequers.

    I cannot emphasise enough quite how short the journey that is about to take place in the car is.

  11. Trump steps off Marine One for short ride up to Chequerspublished at 10:53 BST 18 September

    US President Donald Trump has stepped off the helicopter after a short journey from Windsor Castle to the Chequers residence.

    A car entourage was promptly ready to greet the president as he stepped off and arrived at PM Starmer's country house.

    Trump leaves Marine 1Image source, PA Media
  12. Trump lands at Chequerspublished at 10:51 BST 18 September
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    The US president's helicopter, Marine One, has now landed at the prime minister's Chequers residence.

    Trump lands at Chequers
  13. Royals can put on a show like few otherspublished at 10:44 BST 18 September

    Sean Coughlan
    Royal correspondent

    King Charles III (left) formally bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day two of his state visit to the UK, September 18, 2025.Image source, Reuters

    As President Trump made his farewells to King Charles at Windsor Castle, there will be a feeling that it’s been a job well done by the royals, who seem to have successfully wowed and wooed their US visitors.

    The baton has been handed over to the political part of the visit, but the grandeur of Wednesday’s state banquet and a day of royal ceremonies seems to have delighted the US president, who called it one of the “highest honours” of his life.

    The government will hope that all the flattery and spectacle will have made the president more receptive to tougher messages, such as on Ukraine and trade tariffs.

    The president will have to leave the warm glow that he’s enjoyed inside the castle walls. Outside there have been protests against his visit.

    But it’s been a reminder of how the royals can put on a show like few others.

  14. Trump is in the air and en route to Chequerspublished at 10:41 BST 18 September
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    Our cameras outside Windsor Castle have just captured the US president's air convoy flying northwards towards Chequers.

    It's about a 15-minute journey by air - he'll be travelling in Marine One:

    Annotated image of the US President's Marine One helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky. The helicopter (side-on facing right) is painted green and white with the presidential livery and United States of America written on the side. It measures 17 meters (56 feet) in length. The helicopter is equipped with advanced security features including missile defence systems, radar jamming technology, and electronics hardened against electromagnetic pulses from nuclear blasts. It includes enhanced satellite communication systems and typically flies in formation with identical decoy helicopters to obscure the President's exact location. Used when motorcade travel is impractical.
  15. A final group picture with the royals for the Trumpspublished at 10:39 BST 18 September

    U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand next to Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla as they bid their farewells while they depart Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 18, 2025.Image source, Reuters

    In the last few minutes, a final group picture of Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has been released.

    Unlike yesterday, neither the Queen nor the first lady are wearing their exuberant hats.

    Charles is wearing a navy blue striped suit, with a blue tie with white details. Trump is wearing a navy blue suit with a red tie and his wife Melania is wearing a fitted skirt suit that appears to be made of light brown leather.

    Queen Camilla is wearing a white dress with a pearl necklace.

    U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand next to Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla as they bid their farewells while they depart Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 18, 2025.Image source, Reuters
  16. The 16th century manor house where Trump is headingpublished at 10:39 BST 18 September

    Trump has just taken off in Marine One and is heading for Chequers.

    The prime minister's residence is often used to host visiting official guests - including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in 2023 - as well as cabinet meetings.

    Trump has been there before, in 2018 when he paid a working visit to the UK and met the then-prime minister Theresa May.

    Here's what the huge manor house looks like:

    Aerial photo of Chequers Court with an inset map locating the region of Aylesbury, where the house is, north west of London. The image shows the main house, gardens and greenhouse on a sunny day

  17. No sign of first lady or Queen yetpublished at 10:30 BST 18 September

    King Charles III (left) formally bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day two of his state visit to the UKImage source, PA Media

    US President Donald Trump and King Charles are both wearing suits this morning.

    We haven't yet caught a glimpse of First Lady Melania Trump or Queen Camilla.

    The first lady will be carrying out a final round of engagements in Windsor, including a visit to the Queen Mary's Dolls' House with the Queen.

  18. Trump departs Windsor as he heads to Chequerspublished at 10:27 BST 18 September

    Trump's presidential car - the so-called "Beast" - draws up to the entrance. The car drives away with Trump on board.

    The US president is now bound for Chequers to meet Sir Keir Starmer.

    We understand he will fly to the prime minister's country residence on his helicopter, Marine One (weather-allowing).

    The Beast leaves ChequersImage source, PA Media
  19. Trump and King exchange second handshake as president leavespublished at 10:25 BST 18 September

    Two formally dressed men shake hands in front of a wooden doorImage source, PA Media

    After a second handshake, the King and Donald Trump have walked down the steps out into the courtyard where the Beast is waiting for the US president.

  20. Trump's departing words about King Charlespublished at 10:23 BST 18 September
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    Daniela Relph
    Senior royal correspondent, in Windsor

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    'A great gentleman and a great king' - Trump departs Windsor

    "He's a great gentleman and a great King," the US president tells media.