When the Trumps land, they will first be greeted by America’s ambassador to Britain. From there, Prince William and Princess Catherine will escort them to Windsor Castle. Inside, King Charles and Queen Camilla will formally welcome the president and first lady.
The day will begin with a royal salute. Cannons will fire at both Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. Soon after, Trump and Melania will ride in a carriage procession through the Windsor estate. It will be one of the biggest honors of the visit, watched by crowds and cameras.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the details in a statement. It said the Trumps would be greeted on the East Lawn with a royal salute before joining the King, Queen, and Prince and Princess of Wales in the carriage procession.
This visit will look different from Trump’s first UK state visit in June 2019. One major change is the role of Princess Catherine. She is expected to join Melania Trump for a joint event, giving her a much larger role in the visit than before.
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After the procession, Trump will sit down for lunch with King Charles and Queen Camilla in the State Dining Room at Windsor Castle. It will be a chance for the two families to speak privately and strengthen ties beyond the public show.
The visit will also carry a more serious note. On Wednesday afternoon, the president and first lady will step into St. George’s Chapel at Windsor to lay a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II. The chapel choir will perform during the ceremony, making the moment respectful and emotional.
Later that evening, the focus turns back to glamour. A lavish banquet will be held in Trump’s honor, attended by more than 150 guests. Royals, politicians, and well-known figures from both the US and UK will be there. Trump has also invited Dame Karen Pierce, the former British ambassador to Washington, as a guest.
On Thursday, Trump and Melania will meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Parliament is in recess, so the president will not address lawmakers, but the meeting will still be seen as a key step in keeping the relationship between the two countries strong.
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