Thames Valley Police Seeks £900k for Trump Visit Security

On March 25, Tim's Valley police is asking the government for 900,000 pounds to cover security

costs from Donald Trump's state visit to Windsor Castle last September.

The two-day event hosted the U.S. President and First Lady with King Charles and Queen

Camilla requiring extra officers from across the region.

Police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber has chased reimbursement for months, but

says the home office turned him down for the full amount.

He's called it unfair, especially since the government already paid the local council's

expenses for the same visit.

Barber told reporters his force got short-changed by over 900,000 pounds, and he plans to keep

pushing for the money.

The council had warned they couldn't afford more royal events without help, and they got

reimbursed right away.

Meanwhile, a home office spokesperson insists Tim's Valley police will get paid through

usual major event processes to keep regular policing going.

They say long-standing deals ensure state visits stay secure without extra strain.

Windsor stepped up as the main spot for these visits, while Buckingham Palace gets renovated,

handling three in 2025 alone, including stops by the French and German presidents.

That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.