From BBC News: US President Donald Trump has arrived at Windsor Castle to meet senior members of the Royal Family on the first full day of his state visit.
He was greeted alongside the first lady by the Prince and Princess of Wales before being formally welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The King and Queen then joined them for a carriage procession through the Windsor estate, which will be followed by a flypast and a state banquet later in the day.
Trump touched down in London late on Tuesday for the historic second visit, which will involve a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.
The carriage procession toward the castle included King Charles and President Trump in the first royal carriage, followed by Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump in another carriage, and Prince William and Princess Catherine in a third carriage.
A fourth carriage was for some of the senior members of Trump’s administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and overseas envoy Steve Witkoff.
An estimated 1,300 U.K. military men and women are taking part in the ceremonial welcome.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is joining President Trump for a joint US and UK military flyover. BBC explains that the UK government is trying to encourage the US to maintain its commitment to Nato and support for Ukraine.
It has been noted that President Trump is the first U.S. president in history to be honored with two state visits to the United Kingdom.
Trump’s first state visit to the UK was in June 2019, during his first administration, when he and the First Lady were welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II, who later passed away in September 2022.
White House assistant Margo Martin and Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino have posted videos on X:
President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS have arrived in the UK! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/HW8hnVUxGh
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 16, 2025
President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS arrive at Windsor Castle with King Charles and Queen Camilla 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/p0RMi3zKA8
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 17, 2025
President @realDonaldTrump inspecting the Guard of Honor with King Charles 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/OtFaUxKMyp
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 17, 2025
President @realDonaldTrump salutes to the National Anthem at Windsor Castle 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/DYikhK7giz
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) September 17, 2025
Good morning from the United Kingdom! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/QBGV4IGIpN
— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) September 17, 2025
Amazing to see the Mall dressed to welcome @POTUS for his unprecedented second State Visit 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/6zyeLe4wSo
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) September 17, 2025
President Trump joins King Charles III in a horse-drawn carriage as he begins his historic U.K. state visit with an arrival ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Read more: https://t.co/ej5KriNEIo pic.twitter.com/b2Wor01Lbe
— ABC News (@ABC) September 17, 2025
President Trump salutes as the Star-Spangled Banner is played during an arrival ceremony at Windsor Castle on his historic U.K. state visit.
Read more: https://t.co/YYM1OdOQrx pic.twitter.com/A0gBlc791o
— ABC News (@ABC) September 17, 2025
Of course, there are also protests taking place:
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, upon their arrival at the grounds of Windsor Castle pic.twitter.com/s6b2O3snIt
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) September 17, 2025
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, upon their arrival at the grounds of Windsor Castle pic.twitter.com/Ik1F5CVY52
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) September 17, 2025
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