The President and First Lady Exchange Gifts with King Charles and Queen Camilla
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As part of the state visit, the president and first lady shared gifts with the royals, who did the same.
The royals gave the president a hand-bound leather volume crafted by the Royal Bindery in Windsor Castle in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. They also gifted him the Union Flag that flew above Buckingham Palace on the day of his second inauguration earlier this year.
For Melania, King Charles and Queen Camilla presented a silver and enamel bowl, which was crafted by Northern Irish artist Cara Murphy. She also received an Anya Hindmarch handbag, which was personalized.
Trump and the first lady gifted King Charles a replica of a President Eisenhower sword in honor of the partnership between their two countries that helped win WWII.
For Camilla, the couple brought a vintage gold, diamond and ruby brooch from Tiffany & Co. featuring the birthstones of both the royal and the first lady.
Royals, President and First Lady Observe a Military Reception
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The president and first lady were treated to a military display that they watched from a raised red platform alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The royals and their guests observed rows of guards in bearskins on the quadrangle, and the U.K. and U.S. national anthems played.
When the procession formally ended, Trump and King Charles entered Windsor Castle, where they will have a private lunch.
President Trump Calls Kate Middleton “Beautiful” After Greeting Her
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Trump appeared to compliment the Princess of Wales’ appearance this morning shortly after he and the first lady arrived in Windsor from Air Force One.
After shaking hands with William and Kate, the president could be seen telling Princess Kate, “you’re beautiful.”
The Royal Procession Begins at Windsor
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The carriage procession is underway on the grounds on Windsor.
Queen Camilla and first lady Melania Trump have followed King Charles and Trump in The Scottish State Coach.
Kate Middleton and Prince William also joined the procession at the start of Trump’s second state visit to the U.K.
King Charles and President Trump Lead Carriage Procession Through Windsor
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King Charles welcomed President Trump to the U.K. with a historic carriage ride through Windsor.
The president joined the British monarch on board The Irish State Coach shortly after his arrival at about noon local time, flanked by an escort of troopers from the Household Cavalry.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Greet the President and First Lady
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Prince William and Kate Middleton met the president and first lady when they arrived on Air Force One.
Trump shook hands with Prince William and the two chatted, while Kate and Melania had their own discussion close by.
Queen Camilla Takes Part in Trump’s State Visit After Recovering from Illness
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Queen Camilla is participating in Trump’s state visit today after illness kept her from attending an event yesterday.
The royal was sidelined yesterday with an acute sinusitis infection, which kept her from attending the Duchess of Kent’s funeral.
Today, she’s been spotted arriving with King Charles to greet the Trumps at Windsor.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Arrive at Windsor to Greet the President
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at Windsor to greet President Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
The president and first lady will be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Marine One Leaves for Windsor
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Marine One, President Trump’s helicopter, was seen over London on its way to Windsor Castle.
Once Trump and the first lady arrive, they will be welcomed by Kate Middleton and Prince William in the Windsor estate’s Walled Garden. The royals will then walk them to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Last night, the president and first lady spent the night at Winfield House, which is the official residence of the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. This evening, they’ll be staying at Windsor Castle.
4 Men Arrested After Projecting Photos of Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle
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Four people have been arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto the walls of Windsor Castle on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
It comes after a large banner of the pair was displayed on the Long Walk leading up to the castle on Monday, a day before Trump, 79, and the first lady Melania Trump arrived in London.
Thames Valley police confirmed to PEOPLE that “four men were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications following a public stunt in Windsor.”
“We take any unauthorised activity around Windsor Castle extremely seriously,” Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker said in a statement. “Our officers responded swiftly to stop the projection and four people have been arrested
