LONDON – US President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday evening for an unprecedented second state visit, marking a historic milestone in US-UK diplomatic relations.
Air Force One touched down at Stansted Airport near London at 9:07 PM local time (2007 GMT), carrying President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for their official visit at the invitation of King Charles III.
Speaking to journalists upon arrival, President Trump expressed enthusiasm about the visit, stating it was “going to be a very big thing.”
The visit represents a rare diplomatic honor, as few world leaders have been granted the privilege of a second state visit to the United Kingdom. State visits are among the highest forms of diplomatic recognition, typically reserved for heads of state and involving elaborate ceremonial protocols.
This marks Trump’s return to the UK in his presidential capacity, with the invitation coming directly from King Charles III, highlighting the continued importance of the “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Further details about the visit’s agenda and scheduled meetings are expected to be announced as the diplomatic engagement unfolds.
