By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday took part in an arrival ceremony at Windsor Castle during Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom.
Trump and King Charles reviewed the Guard of Honour at the castle before the US national anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner, was played.
The Royals, together with Trump and the First Lady, saluted during the ceremony.
Trump was speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, said, “We’re going to see King Charles tomorrow and he’s been a friend of mine for a long time and everybody respects him. I love it. I love Turnberry. I love Aberdeen. I have a lot of things here that they warm my heart, I want to tell you. It’s a very special place. It’s a great place.”
He praised the US ambassador to the UK, added “Our fantastic ambassador we appreciate the job he’s doing. He’s done really well. The relationships are great and he’s been outstanding, so I want to thank him for welcoming us… Tomorrow’s going to be a very big day.”
Trump’s visit to London coincides with critical trade negotiations between the US and many of its key trading partners, including the UK.
Both countries plan to announce several deals on technology and civil nuclear energy, and British leaders hope to finalize an agreement on metal tariffs, media reported.
Trump began his day with heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine welcomed the Trumps to Windsor Castle, the home of the British royals for nearly a millennium.
Prime Minister of UK Keir Starmer faces political troubles at home, after sacking his UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, over the ongoing furore involved the diplomat’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in a New York jail cell in 2019.
Trump has been dragged into its quagmire, riling his MAGA base, while insisting it is a “hoax”, news media reported.
