Trump receives regal greeting during UK state visit, courtesy of the King
On the second day of President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, he was hosted at Chequers by Labour leader Keir Starmer. This visit marks Trump's second state visit to the Windsor, following his meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
The main event of the day took place at Windsor Castle, west of London, where the Trumps and the royals exchanged gifts and participated in a carriage procession. Approximately 120 horses and 1,300 members of the British military were present, adding to the grandeur of the occasion.
The Trumps and the royals were taken in a black and gold coach through the Windsor estate. The ceremony included a ceremonial guard of honor for the President and a 41-gun salute fired simultaneously from six First World War-era guns.
Trump's visit was not without controversy. On Thursday evening, the activist group Led by Donkeys projected images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle; four people were arrested for the unauthorized activity.
Prince William and his wife Catherine greeted the Trumps, and Trump had a meeting with Prince William that was described as "warm and friendly". Trump also viewed a collection of US-related items, including a letter from President Abraham Lincoln to Queen Victoria.
However, both Trump and Starmer are facing political troubles at home due to their respective associations with Epstein. Starmer recently sacked UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, over Epstein-related links.
Trump laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in 2022. The visit is seen as an attempt by Britain to keep President Trump onside during international crises.
On Wednesday, Trump and Charles will attend a white-tie state banquet, where they are due to make speeches. It remains to be seen how the ongoing controversies surrounding Trump will impact the remainder of his visit.
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