Trump decides on a second historic state visit to the United Kingdom.
Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special
Arab Sea_France Press: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday evening for a second historic state visit amid tight security and growing calls for protests. Shortly after 9 p.m. London time (8 p.m. GMT), Air Force One landed at Stansted Airport. Upon arrival, he was greeted by a guard of honor and then accompanied by his wife, Melania, to the U.S. Ambassador's residence to spend the night. During the flight, Trump confirmed to reporters that his visit was "huge," and upon arrival, he explained that he considers King Charles III an "old friend." On the other hand, protesters organized a special event against Trump, displaying pictures of him with Jeffrey Epstein in front of Windsor Castle, which he will visit on Wednesday. One town west of London also witnessed protest gatherings involving dozens of people. Large demonstrations are expected in the streets of London on Wednesday, but exceptional security measures will accompany the procession of Trump (79 years old), who is avoiding the capital and the crowds during his visit. Wednesday will be dedicated to welcoming Trump at Windsor Castle, where he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, while he will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday at his country residence in Chequers, which is located 70 kilometers from London, to discuss political and economic issues. Wednesday's program includes an official reception, in addition to an unprecedented historical display of the guard of honor, a procession of horse-drawn carriages inside the castle, an air show, and a formal banquet attended by the King, Queen, Prince William, and his wife Catherine. "Great Honor" Before leaving Washington, D.C., Trump expressed his happiness at this "great honor." The British press reported that the 76-year-old King, who is undergoing cancer treatment, was not enthusiastic about the idea of inviting the Republican president, especially after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, hosted him in 2019. For its part, the Labor government aims to strengthen the "special relationship" between London and Washington, taking advantage of Trump's admiration for the royal family. Talks in Chequers on Thursday are expected to focus on the issue of tariffs. Trump announced that the British "want to improve the agreement a little, and we will look into it." During the visit, the United States will unveil investments worth tens of billions, including $30 billion announced by Microsoft on Tuesday evening. Ivie Aspinall, director of the "British Foreign Policy Group," considered that the visit is of "great importance to both men; for Trump, it represents an opportunity to enjoy the lavish ceremonies, while for Starmer, it provides an opportunity to divert attention from domestic criticism and highlight his international achievements." "Deep-rooted Friendship" The United Kingdom has tightened its security measures, with Thames Valley Police announcing the deployment of its marine unit around Windsor Castle "as part of a wide range of visible and covert measures to ensure security." Downing Street indicated that Trump's visit will strengthen the levels of "deep-rooted" friendship between the two countries. In Windsor, opinions varied, as a group opposed to Trump briefly revealed a huge picture of him with Jeffrey Epstein in front of the castle on Monday. Simon Porter, 68, told Agence France-Presse, "I fully support this visit, as it attracts tourists, especially from America, and this is essential for us." In contrast, Joe, 49, who preferred not to give his last name, explained that he "never liked Trump," considering that the American president "spreads hatred and division everywhere he goes."
