Protestors Gather Outside Trump's Meeting with King, as Kate Receives Praise Inside
Donald Trump is currently on a state visit in the United Kingdom, a journey that has been marked by both grand ceremonies and protests.
The military ceremony in Windsor for Trump's visit is the largest welcoming ceremony in the UK since records began. Prince William, Princess Kate, and Queen Camilla were present, adding a touch of royal pomp to the occasion.
However, not everyone was pleased with Trump's arrival. Thousands of people protested against his state visit in London, voicing their disapproval of his political actions and controversies.
One such controversy has been the ongoing saga involving Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein scandal has reached the innermost circle of the royal family, involving Prince Andrew, who has been accused by one of the victims of having sexually abused her multiple times as a minor. A lawsuit ended in a settlement regarding Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer had to recall his ambassador to Washington due to close relationships with Epstein, according to some reports. However, there is no available information in the search results about a UK ambassador being recalled in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
The controversy took a dramatic turn when a man dressed as a shaman caused a minor commotion during the reception at Windsor Castle. The shaman was pushing against a man carrying a self-painted picture showing Trump as a caveman abducting the king. The shaman was quickly pushed back onto the sidewalk by the police during the incident.
Activists also projected images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto a tower of Windsor Castle, further highlighting the controversies surrounding Trump's visit.
Despite the controversies, Trump stated that the United Kingdom is a "very special place" for him. He made a compliment to Princess Kate, saying she was "beautiful."
In a letter, London Mayor Sadiq Khan wrote that Trump and his circle have contributed to "fanning the flames of divisive, far-right politics around the world." The British government, however, announced a "Technology Prosperity Pact" with Washington, involving multi-billion dollar US investments.
The hoped-for removal of steel and aluminum tariffs will not happen for now, according to government sources.
A grand state banquet will take place in the evening, during which both the King and Trump will give speeches. Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a violet-colored hat.
During the banquet, Donald Trump and King Charles III shook hands and had a conversation, marking a formal and significant moment in the state visit. Four people were arrested in connection with the projection incident earlier in the day.
As the state visit continues, the controversies surrounding Trump and his connections to the Jeffrey Epstein affair continue to cast a shadow over the proceedings. The impact of these controversies on the UK-US relations remains to be seen.
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