Today, September 17, 2025, President Donald Trump is at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom for his unprecedented second state visit. He and First Lady Melania Trump arrived Tuesday evening and are spending the day at Windsor. The schedule for today includes:
- Arrival at Windsor Castle around noon where the Prince and Princess of Wales greet them and the King and Queen formally welcome them.
- A 41-round gun salute is fired from World War I-era guns as a royal salute.
- A carriage procession through Windsor estate alongside the royal family and military bands.
- Inspection of the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle.
- Viewing a special Royal Collection display related to the United States.
- A private visit to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, where they will lay a wreath.
- A flypast by the Red Arrows and US and UK F-35 jets.
- A traditional grand state banquet with speeches by President Trump and King Charles.
The whole day is focused on a ceremonial and royal welcome at Windsor Castle, with no public part of the visit scheduled outside the royal estate today.
