Security expert reveals alarming measures Trump will likely take during UK visit

A security expert has revealed the extreme measures authorities will likely have planned for Donald Trump's state visit to the UK today (16 September).

The American president, 79, is set to touch down in the UK later today, ready to embark on his second state visit.

For those not up to speed, Trump is going to stay in Windsor Castle, where he will be hosted by King Charles III and treated to a ceremonial welcome on Wednesday (17 September), as well as a lavish state banquet.

The world leader will be confined to the private Windsor estate on the first full day, before heading to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s country residence, Chequers, on Thursday (18 September).

The state visit has caused controversy, and there are no public-facing engagements for the president throughout; meanwhile, thousands of people are expected to take part in major protests against his two-day stay..

Donald Trump is set to touch down in the UK today for a two-day state visit (CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators from the Stop Trump Coalition will take to Windsor High Street on Tuesday evening, and a march through central London the next day will end with a mass rally in Parliament Square.

On top of this, Socialist Students said hundreds of students have pledged to walk out of schools, colleges and universities across the country on Wednesday.

So, with all of this going on, as well as the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week, it's understandable that security has been upped in advance.

Speaking to Sky News, Operational Firearms Commander Sergeant Dan Hatfield confirmed that Trump's visit will be the UK's largest security operation since the King's coronation, and no expense is being spared.

He explained that the police have been working with the secret service in preparation for the big day: "The residents of Windsor and visitors to Windsor are used to seeing a fairly high police presence, including armed police.

"However, for this state visit, they will see an increase in those numbers. Fortunately, I've had experience working with the Americans with all the Secret Service. We have a really good working relationship and work fairly harmoniously together to ensure the safety of everyone involved."

Sky News also confirmed that a section of the River Thames that borders the Castle will be completely closed off during the visit.

Security experts have outlined the measures expected to be in place for the US president's arrival (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Additional security measures include a section of the Long Walk leading up to the castle being cordoned off for the first time for a state visit, while airspace over the town is also being restricted.

Meanwhile, security expert Will Geddes also spoke to GB News about the visit, including what the most difficult part of the visit will be.

He explained: "The hardest thing to manage is the journey - moving from one location to another. And I will speculate that Trump won't be moving by vehicle, he will be moving by helicopter, probably from Windsor Castle over to Chequers and then onto his ultimate destinations, elsewhere, out of the country."

Geddes added that the visit poses 'a dynamic security risk,' meaning the plan will be 'constantly reassessed' throughout the day.

Trump's visit is his second to the UK, with his last state visit being in 2019, when the late Queen Elizabeth II was still alive.

In July, he visited Scotland, although it was to open up his new golf course, he was visited by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

During the visit, Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to meet Trump and his wife, Melania, in the grounds of the Windsor estate on Wednesday.

They will escort the US couple a short distance to see the King and Queen Camilla for an open-air greeting nearby.