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18 September: Donald and Melania Trump officially depart the UK after two-day stay, more


All the royal news from 18 September, as US President Donald Trump continues his second state visit to the UK and his wife, Melania, heads out with Princess Kate


Donald Trump (R) gestures as he and US First Lady Melania Trump (L) board Air Force One at Stansted Airport, in Stansted, north of London, on September 18, 2025, to leave at the end of the US President's second State Visit© Getty
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Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
Beatriz ColonNew York Writer - New York
Updated: September 18, 2025
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Another live conference within the next hour

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer are set to give another live conference within the next hour. It's unclear what will be discussed at this point in time, however it comes after the two men discussed foreign affairs and tech investment.

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The Red Devils flyover tipped for Trump's visit to Chequers

The Red Devils, which is the British Army's parachute display team, are also tipped to appear over Chequers, according to the BBC.

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Exclusive details

The office of the First Lady has exclusively confirmed to HELLO! that Melania gave all of the children a neckerchief as a gift, alongside the White House pots of honey. In response, the Scout Leader, Dwayne, gave the First Lady her own neckerchief to take home.

Melania Trump with a neckerchief laughing with Kate Middleton and a Scout leader© Getty Images
Melania had a special gift for the children

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Praise for Mrs Trump

Dwayne Fields said of Kate and Melania: "The Princess of Wales is an advocate for the outdoors and young people so to have both those aspects here today has been amazing. The First Lady was amazing, she came out and joined some of our young people making artwork. Their interactions was really key. She had a keen interest in nature and being kind and those are key themes for us in the Scout movement."

Melania Trump with a group of children© Getty Images
The FLOTUS was said to have been 'amazing' during the trip
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Press conference

After a long day behind closed doors, Keir Starmer and President Trump held a second press conference. During this conference, Trump spoke about his admiration for the royals and military might that he saw, as well as saying Russian leader Vladimir Putin had let him "down" over the peace efforts in Ukraine.

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer giving a press conference© Victoria Jones/Shutterstock
The pair held a press conference
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Press conference questions

The duo handled plenty of tricky questions during the conference including on the recognition of Palestine as a state and Keir Starmer's policy on immigration.

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer giving a press conference© Getty Images
The press conference featured tricky questions
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Prince Louis's new obsession

During her outing with Melania Trump, Princess Kate spoke about her youngest son's latest obsession. See what the royal had to say here...

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Trump leaves the UK

Trump and the first lady were pictured boarding Air Force One en route to the US following his final day in the UK, during which he met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Donald Trump (R) gestures as he and US First Lady Melania Trump (L) board Air Force One at Stansted Airport, in Stansted, north of London, on September 18, 2025, to leave at the end of the US President's second State Visit© Getty
Trump boarding Air Force One at Stansted Airport
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WATCH: King Charles' 3 word-warning to Donald Trump

King Charles had three words for President Donald Trump during his two-day visit to the UK. Following the President's arrival, Donald was invited to inspect the guards, after doing so, a Beefeater went to place his sword on the President's shoulders but not before the King said: "Watch the sword." See the moment in the video here.

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Signing off

That's all for today, folks. Tune back in tomorrow for more all things royal news from HELLO!

Cheers!

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