Donald Trump heading to Washington ahead of Monday’s inauguration

Workers continue with the finishing touches on the presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania outside the White House (Jon Elswick/AP)

Donald Trump will return to Washington on Saturday to kick off days of pageantry to herald his second inauguration as president, four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the US Capitol.

The ritualistic changing of power will get under way as Washington’s solemn pomp is paired with Mr Trump’s brand of party: a fireworks showcase at one of his luxury golf properties, guests including tech industry titans, friends from the business world and conservative media stars, and thousands of his supporters streaming in from around the country.