Trump pays respects at Queen Elizabeth's burial site during ongoing state visit
In a grand display of diplomacy, President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived in Britain for a state visit, marking a significant moment in the history of US-British relations.
Upon their arrival, President Trump was greeted by King Charles III and other British royals at Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. The monarch, Queen Camilla, heir Prince William, and his wife Kate also welcomed the American President.
Trump's visit began with a solemn act as he paid his respects to the Late Queen Elizabeth by laying a wreath on her tomb at St. George's Chapel, where he was joined by Charles and Queen Camilla. Despite the absence of specific names of other attendees beyond Melania Trump in the provided search results, dignitaries and royals were present for the occasion.
The route of the carriage procession was lined with 1,300 British service personnel, and Trump and Melania were given a guard of honor and a carriage ride on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Trump inspected a guard of soldiers wearing scarlet uniforms and bearskin hats.
As the visit progressed, Trump expressed his delight about being the first U.S. leader and the first elected politician to be invited by a British monarch for two state visits. He also expressed his intention to refine the trade deal during his departure, focusing on tariffs on steel, whisky, and salmon.
Trump and Starmer, the British Prime Minister, may discuss these matters during their meeting. The Prime Minister faces potential pitfalls in winning over Trump, given the President's low popularity in Britain. However, the occasion will provide King Charles with the greatest global attention since his coronation.
The state banquet, planned for later in the visit, will include a flypast of UK and US F-35 military jets, symbolizing US-British defense collaboration. The royals will also show the Trumps historical items from the Royal Collection related to the U.S.
The visit will culminate in a lavish banquet, referred to as the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit in living memory. Amidst the celebrations, anti-Trump protesters gathered in Central London and outside the Castle, voicing their opinions on the visit.
In addition to the political and diplomatic events, companies such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI have pledged 31 billion pounds ($42 billion) in British investments over the next few years, adding a positive economic dimension to the state visit.
As the visit unfolds, the world watches with bated breath, anticipating the outcomes of the meetings and the impact on the long-standing relationship between the United States and Britain.
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