Donald Trump's state visit will feature the first joint UK-US F-35 fighter jet flyover in state visit history. The Government has described the military ceremonial as unprecedented in its scale and spectacle.
The King and Queen will greet Trump and the first lady with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. Gun salutes will be fired simultaneously by the British Army in Windsor and at the Tower of London as they shake hands.
Record military involvement
The largest guard of honour ever presented at a state visit will be displayed for Trump's inspection, according to the Ministry of Defence. Some 1,300 members of the British military and 120 horses will participate in the ceremonies.
The massive military presence includes 160 personnel from the Royal Marines and Royal Navy, 1,000 from the British Army and 140 from the Royal Air Force. Trump will join the King for a carriage procession towards the castle, accompanied by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Unprecedented ceremonial elements
UK and US musicians will perform a special Beating Retreat military ceremony for the first time at a state visit. The spectacle will conclude with the joint flypast by UK and US F-35 fighter jets and the Red Arrows, demonstrating the strength of the UK-US defence relationship.
The Royal Air Force announced in June it would be equipped with 12 new F-35A aircraft - the same jet flown by the US air force in the flypast. The lavish state banquet will feature performances by the Duchess of Edinburgh's String Orchestra, The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry and pipers from The Scots Guards.
Chequers visit and Trump's response
Trump will head to Chequers on Thursday, with aviators from RAF Halton lining the route. He will be treated to an air display by the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team and a performance by two RAF pipers.
Trump, landing in the UK on Tuesday evening, said it was a "great honour" to be the first US president to have two state visits and to be hosted at "the ultimate" Windsor Castle. There are no public-facing engagements planned, with thousands expected to protest during his two-day stay.
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