Summary
Thames Valley Police will not get more than £900,000 back for policing President Donald Trump's visit to Windsor Castle in September 2025. The Home Office will only cover some extra costs but not the full amount spent on officer time. This is different from the local council, which is getting reimbursed for their expenses related to the same visit.
Key Facts
- Thames Valley Police spent over £900,000 on security for President Trump's visit to Windsor Castle.
- The Home Office confirmed it will not reimburse the full amount.
- The local council will be reimbursed about £350,000 for related costs.
- Thames Valley Police deployed officers from across the region for the event.
- Thames Valley's police and crime commissioner is pushing the government for full reimbursement.
- The government has arrangements to cover some additional security costs for state visits.
- The Home Office stated these costs will be handled through regular major event procedures.
