Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Trump and Melania meet the royals at Windsor

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Reuters US President Donald Trump inspects the Guard of Honour  at Windsor CastleReuters

President Trump was greeted by the King and Queen as well as other senior royals at Windsor Castle.

It is his second state visit to the UK and is accompanied by the usual pomp and pageantry.

Chris Jackson/Getty Images A Guard of Honour during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Bands played during the final preparations for the ceremonial greeting and troop inspection by the King and President Trump

Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bystanders take photographs as the Marine One helicopter departs from Winfield House, the US Ambassador's residence, in LondonJose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Bystanders took photographs as the Marine One helicopter departed from Winfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence in central London

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images Catherine, Princess of Wales and William, Prince of Wales receive US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

President Trump disembarked from Marine One at Windsor Castle alongside First Lady Melania Trump

IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP US 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 CastleIAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP

The pair were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP US 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, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, for the start of a second State Visit.          AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP

The first lady arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat

AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP S 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 WAARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP

All four walked to meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla

Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire The Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales, US President Donald Trump and King Charles III at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Berkshire, on day one of the president's second state visit to the UKIan Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire

For the second time, Donald Trump was greeted by a British monarch on a state visit

Aaron Chown/PA Wire The Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Berkshire, on day one of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Wednesday September 17, 2025.Aaron Chown/PA Wire

The first lady, the Queen and the Princess of Wales chatted in a separate group nearby

Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire King Charles III and Queen Camilla receive US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Berkshire, on day one of their second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Wednesday September 17, 2025. Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire

President Trump shook hands with King Charles and the two were in deep conversation outside Windsor Castle

Chris Jackson/Getty Images King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump in the Irish State Coach during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The Trumps, the King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales then stepped into the royal carriages

Samir Hussein/WireImage King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump in a carriage during the carriage procession during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Samir Hussein/WireImage

King Charles and President Trump were first in the procession, travelling in the Irish State Coach

Toby Melville/PA Wire Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump during the carriage procession to Windsor Castle, BerkshireToby Melville/PA Wire

Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump were together in the Scottish State Coach

David Hartley/Getty Images Prince William and the Kate Princess of Wales arrive by carriageDavid Hartley/Getty Images

In the next carriage – a semi-state landau model – were the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined by the US ambassador and his wife

Samir Hussein/WireImage King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump in a carriage during the carriage procession during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Samir Hussein/WireImage

The 1.8km (1.1 mile) procession through Windsor grounds was closed to the public

Getty Images The carriages arrived at the Quadrangle where a British Army guard of honour was ready for inspectionGetty Images

The carriages arrived at the Quadrangle where a British Army guard of honour was ready for inspection

Getty Images Charles III and Queen Camilla inspect the troops during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle Getty Images

The American and British national anthems were performed by the Massed Band of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and the Scots Guards

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour as they attend a welcome ceremony during Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. 
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King Charles and President Trump inspected the guard of honour

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) King Charles III and US President Donald Trump inspect the Guard of Honour during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

They chatted as they made their way around

Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA Pool/Getty Images US President Donald Trump reviews the Guard of Honour after his arrival at Windsor Castle Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA Pool/Getty Images
ANDY RAIN/EPA Protestors hold up placards ahead of a 'Stop Trump Coalition' mass demonstration against the state visit to the UK by US President Donald J Trump in London, Britain, 17 September 2025. ANDY RAIN/EPA

In central London, away from the pomp and pageantry in Windsor, a large anti-Donald Trump protest gathered close to BBC HQ for the beginning of a demonstration

Hannah McKay/REUTERS Demonstrators gather at the Parliament Square as they take part in a 'Trump Not Welcome' rally during the state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, in London, Britain, September 17, 2025.Hannah McKay/REUTERS

The protesters gathered at the Parliament Square to take part in a ‘Trump Not Welcome’ rally

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images US President Donald Trump (L) and King Charles III view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition, in the Green Drawing Room during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle’s Green Drawing Room

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images US President Donald Trump (L) and King Charles III view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition, in the Green Drawing Room during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

A special exhibition had been laid out to celebrate the UK’s relationship with the US

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images US President Donald Trump (L) and King Charles III view items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition, in the Green Drawing Room during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Among the items on display was the Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles by John Smith, published in 1624

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters US First Lady Melania Trump and Britain's Queen Camilla view the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, during U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit in Windsor, BritainKevin Lamarque/Reuters

The First Lady kept her hat on indoors, unlike the Queen who removed hers

Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS .S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at St. George's Chapel aboard the presidential limousine during their state visit in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025.Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS

Next on the itinerary for the president and first lady was a trip to St George’s Chapel where a number of former monarchs are buried

Aaron Chown/PA Wire The Dean of Windsor, the Rt. Rev. Christopher Cocksworth (left) speaks with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their visit to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Aaron Chown/PA Wire

They were greeted by the Dean of Windsor, the Rt. Rev. Christopher Cocksworth, and the Chapter Clerk, Miss Charlotte Manley

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images First Lady Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump arrive at St. George’s Chapel during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in WindsorAnna Moneymaker/Getty Images

While there, they laid a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images US President Donald Trump (C) and US First Lady Melania Trump (R) are taken on a tour of the quire St George's Chapel with Dean of Windsor Christopher Cocksworth (L) standing by at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images

The pair were also given a brief tour of the chapel, and saw Henry VIII’s vault

Evan Vucci/Getty Images President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump pose with a children's choir during a tour of St George's Chapel during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England.Evan Vucci/Getty Images

Choristers sang the first movement from Vivaldi’s Gloria for them before they return to Windsor Castle

Andrew Matthews/PA Wire The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps pictured preparing for the performance

Andrew Matthews/REUTERS Queen Camilla, King Charles III, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the president's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Wednesday September 17, 2025.    Andrew Matthews/REUTERS

Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump observed the rendition of the Beating Retreat

Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire US President Donald Trump and King Charles III look on during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the president's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Wednesday September 17, 2025. Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The military ceremony originated in the early years of organised warfare

Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, King Charles III and Queen Camilla look on during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the president's second state visit to the UK. Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Two hundred UK and US musicians performed for their majesties and their American guests

Jonathan Brady/REUTERS Queen Camilla and King Charles III sit with US President Donald Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, during a Beating Retreat ceremony at Windsor CastleJonathan Brady/REUTERS

The president and first lady were seated alongside the King and Queen for the performance

Andrew Matthews/REUTERS The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth, the Band of the Scots Guards, British Army and the Central and College Bands of the Royal Air Force perform during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, BerkshireAndrew Matthews/REUTERS

The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth, the Band of the Scots Guards, British Army and the Central and College Bands of the Royal Air Force performed

Jonathan Brady/PA Wire The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting (left), Defence Secretary John Healey (centre) and his wife Jackie Healey (second left), sit with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer (first and second right) during a Beating Retreat ceremony at Windsor Castle, BerkshireJonathan Brady/PA Wire

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer also attended the special military musical performance

Toby Melville/REUTERS The RAF Red Arrows perform a flypast over Windsor Castle during U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's state visit, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025.  REUTERS/Toby MelvilleToby Melville/REUTERS

The red, blue and white smoke from the Red Arrows flypast filled the skies over Windsor Castle



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