On Wednesday, President Donald Trump began his state visit to the UK, making a notable entrance at Windsor Castle to meet with King Charles III.
Interestingly, this marks a unique moment in history as Trump becomes the first elected leader in recent times to enjoy two state visits from a UK monarch, having previously been welcomed by the late Queen Elizabeth II back in 2019.
During his visit, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to join the royal family for a state banquet later that evening in Windsor.
Landing at Windsor Castle via Marine One, Trump spent the night before at Winfield House in central London. The President and first lady received a warm reception in the castle’s Walled Garden from Prince William and Kate Middleton.
After the royal welcome, the couple was escorted in a carriage to Windsor Castle, where a formal reception awaited them.
Outside in central London, many gathered to protest against Trump. Protesters displayed anti-Trump placards and waved Palestinian flags.
This demonstration, led by the Stop Trump campaign, aimed to move toward Parliament later in the day.
Inside Windsor Castle, the Trumps toured the site alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla, exploring significant pieces from the Royal Collection.
Afterward, the Trumps, together with several key advisors, made a visit to St. George’s Chapel for a service where a choir of young children performed for attendants.
During the service, the Trumps laid a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb and engaged with the children before taking a stroll through the chapel.
Tomorrow, Trump is scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the PM’s country residence, ahead of a press conference and his flight back to the U.S.
In a recent background call with reporters, White House officials hinted that this visit aims to reinforce the robust connections between the United States and the United Kingdom.
One official outlined, *”This significant second state visit underlines and renews the special relationship between our countries, coinciding with the approaching 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding.”*
Celebrations will also see a spectacular flypast of joint U.S.-British F-35 fighter jets, with around 1,300 British troops and 120 horses participating in the ceremonial reception at Windsor Castle.
The honor guard at Windsor is set to be unprecedented in scale, promising a striking sight for this state visit.
