US President Donald Trump began his unprecedented second UK State Visit with a lavish ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, hosted the president and First Lady Melania Trump in what UK officials described as the largest state welcome in recent memory.

Key Points

- Trump received a 41-gun salute, a military parade of 1,300 personnel, and a carriage procession with King Charles III.

- He is the first US president to be granted two state visits to Britain.

- The visit features the first-ever joint flypast by US and UK fighter jets, including F-35s and the RAF’s Red Arrows.

- The Trumps will also lay a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb and attend a state banquet.

- Protests and controversies continue outside, including renewed scrutiny over Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

- British PM Keir Starmer hopes the royal charm offensive strengthens ties amid global uncertainties.\r\n