US President Donald Trump has received a lavish ceremonial welcome from King Charles and senior royals in Windsor, on the first full day of his state visit to the UK.
The president and First Lady Melania Trump stepped out of ornate carriages inside the castle's scenic quadrangle, before an inspection of troops on perfectly-prepared lawns.
Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales were also there to welcome the US visitors, as a band played the Stars and Stripes.
Trump has come to the UK for a historic second state visit, which will involve a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.
There seemed to be some friendly moments between the King and President Trump as they watched the ceremonial parade.
And official gifts were exchanged:
- President Trump was given a leather volume celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US declaration of independence and the flag that was flying over Buckingham Palace on the day of Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
- Melania Trump was given an Anya Hindmarch handbag and a silver bowl made by Northern Irish artist, Cara Murphy.
- The King was given a symbolic reminder of the military alliance between the UK and US, with a replica of President Eisenhower's sword.
- For Queen Camilla, there was the gift of a Tiffany gold, diamond and ruby brooch.
The Queen is going to play a full part in the visit, having recovered well from a health problem, acute sinusitis, which saw her missing the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Tuesday.
In response to the drizzly weather, the carriages were covered over for their procession around the Windsor estate.
Some of the most senior figures in Trump's administration - including his Secretary of State Marco Rubio and overseas envoy Steve Witkoff - followed in a coach behind the royals and their presidential visitors.
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