UK Deploys Ring of Steel, Secret Service for Trump State Visit

The UK is preparing extensive security measures for President Donald Trump's state visit to Windsor from September 17 to 19, hosted by King Charles, amid heightened concerns following the assassination of Trump's close ally Charlie Kirk in Utah. A multi-million-pound operation includes thousands of British police officers, over 100 US Secret Service agents, MI5 monitoring potential threats, SAS troops, and US special forces ready to respond to any attacks. Metal fences and a "ring of steel" are being constructed around Windsor, with specialist police conducting thorough searches and airspace restrictions enforced, including drone surveillance. Unlike previous visits, Trump will remain within the private Windsor estate on the first day with no public-facing events, though he will be honored with a flypast by military jets and a special ceremony. On the second day, Trump and First Lady Melania will travel to Chequers, the UK Prime Minister's country residence, where additional security measures are also in place. Protests against the visit are planned in London, but security forces are working to prevent disruptions, treating the visit with the utmost caution due to recent events and potential threats.