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What it takes to keep the president safe in the U.K.

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By Mary Louise Kelly,

Kathryn Fink, Courtney Dorning, Tyler Bartlam

Published September 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM EDT

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.K. Counterterrorism Coordinator Nick Aldworth about the security preparations that go into a state visit.

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Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Courtney Dorning

Courtney Dorning has been a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered since November 2018. In that role, she's the lead editor for the daily show. Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, lead news segments and the small, quirky features that are a hallmark of the network's flagship afternoon magazine program.

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Tyler Bartlam

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