Trump Receives Royal Welcome at Windsor Castle with Historic Carriage Procession

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received a grand welcome in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. They arrived at Windsor Castle, where they were greeted by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

The couple traveled by carriage, escorted by British military personnel. A total of 1,300 servicemen and 120 horses participated in the ceremony, which also featured a joint military flyover from the U.S. and the U.K. As they reached the castle, the "Star-Spangled Banner" played to honor their arrival.

After the royal greeting, Trump inspected the Guard of Honor at the castle. This visit marks the second time Trump has been officially welcomed to the U.K., making him the first U.S. president to receive a second state visit invitation. His first visit took place in June 2019.

Later in the day, the Trumps were scheduled to have dinner with the royal family at a banquet. Before that, they planned to visit St. George’s Chapel to lay a wreath at the tomb of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The following day, Trump is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the prime minister’s country estate, to sign several tech and energy agreements.

Trump expressed his positive feelings about his relationship with the U.K. and King Charles, stating, "My relationship is very good with the U.K., and Charles, as you know, who’s now king, is my friend."

However, not everyone in the U.K. was pleased with Trump’s visit. Protests took place in London, led by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. Demonstrators voiced their opposition to the British government’s immigration policies, carrying flags and chanting slogans. Some protesters also displayed anti-Trump signs and Palestinian flags.

Despite the protests, British commentator Piers Morgan noted that the demonstrations during this visit were smaller than those seen in 2019. He commented on the changing attitudes toward Trump, highlighting a different atmosphere compared to his first state visit.

As Trump enjoyed royal honors, the mixed reactions from the public underscored the complexities of his relationship with the U.K. and its citizens.

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