Donald Trump inauguration: The full schedule

The incoming President will start his day with a church service and end at his inaugural ball

Friday 20 January 2017 12:57 GMT

A Capitol Police Officer stands guard before tomorrow's Inauguration on Capitol Hill January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC (AP)

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Donald Trump is to be sworn in as the 45th President in the United States in a ceremony that has been beset by controversy and speculation.

Here's a timeline of today's events - all times EST (GMT):

Follow live coverage of the inauguration here

Before the ceremony

8.30am (1.30pm): Donald and Melania Trump attend service at St. John's Church.

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9.40am (2.40pm): President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome the Trumps to the White House.

9.45am (2.45pm): Obamas host a coffee and tea reception for the Trumps.

10.30am (3.30pm): Trumps and Obamas leave White House for US Capitol.

At the Capitol

11.16am (4.16pm): Senator Roy Blunt, Inaugural Committee chairman, delivers opening remarks.

11.21am (4.21pm): Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Rev Dr Samuel Rodriguez and Pastor Paula White-Cain deliver invocations.

11.30am (4.30pm): Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer delivers remarks.

11.35am (4.35pm): Vice Presidential oath is administered by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

11.47am (4.47pm): Presidential oath is administered by Chief Justice John Roberts.

11.51am (4.51pm): President Donald Trump delivers inaugural address.

12.12pm (5.12pm): Rabbi Marvin Hier, Rev. Franklin Graham and Bishop Wayne T Jackson deliver benedictions.

12.18pm (5.18pm): Jackie Evancho performs the American national anthem.

President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive at a pre-inauguration "Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration" (AP)

After the ceremony

12.30pm (5.30pm): Obama departs by helicopter from East Front of the Capitol building.

12.54pm (5.54pm): President's Room signing ceremony.

1.08pm (6.08pm): Luncheon.

2.35pm (7.35pm): Review of the troops.

3pm (8pm): Parade from the Capitol to the White House.

7pm (midnight): Inaugural balls get underway.

Workers assemble the stage for the Commander-in-Chief Ball at the National Building Museum (EPA)

Additional reporting by AP

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