President Trump receives warm welcome at Windsor Castle as royals hold grand procession
President Trump is getting the royal treatment.The commander in chief was warmly greeted by senior members of the royal family Wednesday as he and first lady Melania Trump arrived in the UK for a historic second state visit.The president and first lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle via his Marine One helicopter.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff were spotted on the ground outside the castle ahead of the ceremonial welcome.The Trumps were greeted by Prince William and Princess Catherine, who promptly escorted the couple to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the castle.Shortly after their arrival, the Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry performed the Star-Spangled Banner.The POTUS touched down in London Tuesday night for a fleeting — but lavish — two-day visit, which will see King Charles host a banquet and carriage procession in honor of Trump’s arrival.The procession and royal salute are scheduled to take place later in the day, highlighting a contrast to Trump’s initial state visit in June 2019.A total of 120 horses and 1,300 British military servicemen are taking part in the ceremonial welcome, which will be complete with a joint UK-US military flypast.“The joint flypast by UK and US F-35 aircraft is a demonstration of the strength of the UK-US defense and security relationship,” Britain’s defense ministry said.Following the procession, the Trumps will have lunch in the State Dining Room with Charles and Camilla.A lavish banquet is set to take place on Wednesday evening, with over 150 guests expected to attend — including royals, politicians, and prominent public figures with ties to both the UK and the US.Ahead of the dinner, Trump had generously extended an invitation to former British ambassador to the US Dame Karen Pierce.The Trumps are staying at Windsor Castle this time, as Buckingham Palace is undergoing extensive renovations scheduled to be completed by 2027.Morning Report d...