Trump revels in the grandeur at Windsor Castle during his UK state trip
US President Donald Trump's Two-Day State Visit in the UK
US President Donald Trump is currently on a two-day state visit in the UK, marking his second official visit to the country. The visit is taking place in Windsor, a historic town about 40km west of central London.
The royals welcomed President Trump and first lady Melania Trump upon their arrival at Windsor Castle. Prince William, Kate, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla were present for the grand occasion. The guests traveled to the castle in horse-drawn carriages, past ranks of soldiers, sailors, and aviators, as part of a grand display of pageantry.
The visit includes a tour of the Royal Collection Display, where officials laid out artefacts on US-British relations, including documents on the United States seeking independence from King George III. King Charles III. has the honor to grant a second official visit from Donald Trump, who was already invited by Queen Elizabeth II. in 2019 for an official visit to the United Kingdom.
During the visit, President Trump and King Charles III chatted and joked, with the king occasionally putting his hand on Trump's back. The royals presented President Trump and first lady Melania Trump with a handbound leather volume celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, as well as a Union flag that flew above Buckingham Palace on the day of Trump's inauguration.
The dinner menu for the state visit featured Hampshire watercress panna cotta, Norfolk chicken ballotine, and vanilla ice cream bombe, among other dishes. However, the visit has not been without controversy. On Tuesday, an image of Trump and Epstein was projected onto a tower at Windsor Castle by the campaign group Led By Donkeys.
The British government is hoping to promote a new UK-US technology agreement and secure billions in investment from US tech companies during the visit. The display of regal splendour is intended to bolster ties with Trump at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and security arrangements around the globe.
Historian Robert Lacey believes Windsor is a more "photogenic setting" for a state visit than London. Thousands of demonstrators protested Trump's visit in central London, holding banners that said "No to the racism, no to Trump". The visit comes after the fatal shooting of Trump ally Charlie Kirk last week in Utah. British police have undertaken a massive security operation to ensure Trump's safety.
The state visit is taking place amidst the ongoing renovation of Windsor Castle. Trump will not be staying there during his visit. The visit also aims to avoid awkward questions about Jeffrey Epstein, following the firing of Britain's ambassador to the United States over his past friendship with Epstein.
The visit included a poignant moment when President Trump placed a wreath in honor of Queen Elizabeth, who died in 2022, at St. George's Chapel on the castle grounds. The mini versions of the giant Trump baby blimp, an orange-tinted caricature of the president in a diaper, were also spotted among the protests in London, adding a touch of irony to the grand proceedings.
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