Preparations ramp up ahead of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Windsor

Preparations are ramping up in Windsor ahead of the second state visit by US President Donald Trump.

The eyes of the world will turn to the royal town next week as the Republican leader is hosted at Windsor Castle by King Charles.

Windsor High Street and Thames Street has been decked out in the Stars and Stripes with Union flags flying proudly alongside.

Mr Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be guests at the castle from Wednesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 18.

The town will be subject to a vast security operation and Thames Valley Police has told residents visible policing measure will be deployed across the town in the coming days.

Windsor and Maidenhead council has warned residents the following road closures will be in place from mid-morning on Tuesday (September 16) to Wednesday (September 17):

• A308 Osborne Road
• A308 Frances Road
• A308 Kings Road Roundabout
• A308 Albert Road
• A322 Kings Road from junction with Bolton Roan
• St Leonards Road from Bolton Road Roundabout

Castle Hill will be closed from Tuesday, September 16 to Friday, September 19 which will prevent vehicle deliveries or pick-ups for businesses and residents. 

The Thames Path between Victoria Bridge and Albert Bridge will be closed on Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18.

The River Thames between Old Windsor Lock and Windsor and Eton Footbridge will be subject to multiple closures from Monday, September 15 to Friday, September 19.