Organized by Stop Trump UK—a coalition of more than 50 civic
groups that includes anti-racism campaigners, climate activists, and advocates
for Palestinian rights—the march set off from Portland Place and moved toward
Parliament Square, the BBC reported.
“President Trump embodies everything we detest,” said political commentator and protest organizer Zoe Gardner.
“We want our government to show strength, take pride, and express its profound disgust at Donald Trump’s policies here in the UK.”
Although foreign leaders are traditionally hosted at Buckingham Palace, Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle, where they were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, and later met King Charles III. Buckingham Palace is undergoing extensive renovations.
Trump is first U.S. president to be invited for a second state
visit to the United Kingdom.