Royals turn on the charm for Trump welcome to the UK
- Donald Trump and his wife Melania were formally welcomed to the UK for a historic second state visit by the King, Queen, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
- The American leader and First Lady received a personal, family-centred greeting at Victoria House on the private Windsor estate, with William and Kate meeting them first.
- The visit featured an unprecedented scale of military ceremonial, including a carriage procession to Windsor Castle involving 1,300 British military personnel and 120 horses.
- Queen Camilla attended the initial engagements despite acute sinusitis, joining the royal family in welcoming the Trumps.
- The itinerary includes talks with Sir Keir Starmer, a state banquet, and an overnight stay at Windsor Castle, with significant protests anticipated in London.