President Donald Trump received a lavish royal welcome at Windsor Castle on Wednesday as he began his second state visit to the United Kingdom. King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine greeted the president and First Lady Melania Trump with full pageantry, including a carriage procession, military bands, and the largest guard of honor in decades.
ROYAL TREATMENT: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a carriage procession with King Charles III as part of visit to Windsor Castle pic.twitter.com/f9Sw3pUQ3j
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US President Donald Trump formally begins his unprecedented second state visit to Britain on September 17 with the royal pomp a grand veneer to key diplomatic talks, and as difficult questions about Jeffrey Epstein linger https://t.co/cWdIolxiP5 pic.twitter.com/eQO2oUbQlO
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The historic setting underscored the significance of Trump being the first U.S. president to be invited for a second state visit. British officials hope the grandeur strengthens ties at a time of global tension and trade disputes.
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump and Melania Trump make history, are transported with King Charles and Queen Camille to Windsor Castle as the Star Spangled Banner plays
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President Trump is the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for 2 state visits by a British… pic.twitter.com/2Tcv3HLO3m
On Thursday, Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is pushing a new U.K.-U.S. technology deal. Security remains tight, with Windsor chosen to limit protests after past demonstrations in London. A state banquet will cap the day’s events, showcasing Britain’s centuries-old alliance with the United States.
BREAKING: President Trump and King Charles inspecting the royal guard 💂#trump #royals #windsor #kingcharles #dailyexpress pic.twitter.com/urKd4h8gew
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