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These British protesters are roasting Trump in the most creative ways

The US President has received a royal welcome in the United Kingdom, but not everyone's happy with his visit.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are receiving a “royal welcome” for a three day visit to the UK, which includes a private lunch with the Queen and a guided tour of the Royal Collection.

But some Brits are staging less than welcoming protests against his presence.

Banners have been unfurled, balloons inflated and phallic symbols moved in the lawns - all objecting to Trump's ideologies and well, him, really.

Protest group “Led By Donkeys” has projected anti-Trump signage on buildings around London, including an approval rating of Obama compared to Trump.

The activist group was quick to point out to Trump and other Londoners the time when the USS John S McCain warship was kept out of Trump's sight when visiting Japan. The pair publicly feuded for years.

According to the US President, everything is going swimmingly.

But not every Brit agrees, with some going to new heights to get their message across.

Protests in the UK.
Protests in the UK. Source: Getty

The presidential flight path was met with some particularly creative artistry.

Born Eco
Protest message mowed into a lawn in the UK. Source: Born Eco

While a number of demonstrators gathered outside Buckingham Palace. Pro and anti-Trump protesters briefly clashed when a woman wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap conflicted with an anti-Trump punter.

U.S. President Trump's State Visit To UK - Day One
A protester hold a placard saying as Donald Trump attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace. Source: Getty Images Europe
U.S. President Trump's State Visit To UK - Day One
No Trumps outside Buckingham Palace Source: Getty Images Europe
U.S. President Trump's State Visit To UK - Day One
A placard outside Buckingham Palace on day one of Trumps UK visit. Source: Getty Images Europe

The Queen will say her goodbyes to Trump on June 5 in Portsmouth to wrap up a colourful trip.


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