President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump had a warm welcome to Windsor Castle with full royal pageantry, headlined by King Charles III himself. The important meeting aims to protect the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
King Charles III hosted a lavish banquet for 160 guests, which made Donald Trump call the latest event one of the “highest honors” of his life and commended Charles for his environmental advocacy and work supporting the less fortunate.
President Donald J. Trump and His Majesty King Charles III
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Despite the prepared two-day visit, several protests erupted across London, thousands gathering in opposition, carrying signs that read: “Trump for Prison,” showing the underscored Trump’s unpopularity in the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace remains silent about the ongoing controversy.
On Thursday, September 18, Trump and Starmer are expected to sign an agreement and hold a joint news conference. For now, the Trumps will spend the night at Windsor Castle. Stay tuned for further news on the President’s visit to the United Kingdom.