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In pictures: Trump and Melania meet royals at Windsor

News imageReuters President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose with Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla as they participate in an official State Banquet, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain September 17, 2025. Reuters

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.

News imageChris 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
News imageJose 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
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President Trump disembarked from Marine One at Windsor Castle alongside First Lady Melania Trump
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The pair were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales
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The first lady arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat
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All four walked to meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla
News imageIan 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
News imageAaron 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
News imageIan 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
News imageChris 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
News imageSamir 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
News imageToby 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
News imageDavid Hartley / Shutterstock Prince William and the Kate Princess of Wales arrive by carriageDavid Hartley / Shutterstock
In the next carriage - a semi-state landau model - were the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined by the US ambassador and his wife
News imageSamir 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
News imageGetty 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
News imageGetty 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
News imageKevin 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. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
King Charles and President Trump inspected the guard of honour
News imageAnna 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
News imageKirsty 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
News imageANDY 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
News imageHannah 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
News imageAaron 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
News imageAaron 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
News imageAaron 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
News imageKevin 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
News imageKevin 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
News imageAaron 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
News imageAnna 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
News imageAndrew 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
News imageEvan 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 returned to Windsor Castle
News imageAndrew 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 were pictured preparing for a performance
News imageAndrew 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
News imageJordan 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
News imageJordan 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
News imageJonathan 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
News imageAndrew 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
News imageJonathan 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
News imageToby 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
News imageAaron Chown/PA Wire A view of the banquet table in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle, BerkshireAaron Chown/PA Wire
After a busy day of ceremony in Windsor, attention turned to the state banquet
News imageAaron Chown/PA Wire Place settings at the banquet table in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle, BerkshireAaron Chown/PA Wire
Those attending had three dishes from a set menu alongside a variety of drinks
News imageDoug Mills/Getty Images Britain's Queen Camilla, King Charles, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a family photo at the State Banquet during U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025Doug Mills/Getty Images
Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump posed for a photo ahead of the banquet
News imagePhil Noble/REUTERS Britain's William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales walk to attend the State Banquet during U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit, at Windsor CastlePhil Noble/REUTERS
The Prince and Princess of Wales formed part of a procession of people making their way in
News imageAaron Chown/PA Wire The Princess of Wales arrives for the state banquet at Windsor CastleAaron Chown/PA Wire
The Princess of Wales wore a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley
News imagePhil Noble/REUTERS Guests arrive to attend the State Banquet during US President Donald Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. Phil Noble/REUTERS
The meal was set to take place around a 47.3m (155 feet) long banquet table
News imagePhil Noble/REUTERS OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives to attend the State Banquet during U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. Phil Noble/REUTERS
Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Open AI's Sam Altman were among the key players at tonight's banquet
News imageEvan Vucci/AFP Australian businessman Rupert Murdoch and his companion Elena Zhukova arrive to attend a State Banquet at Windsor CastleEvan Vucci/AFP
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch also joined the banquet
News imageYui Mok/PA Wire King Charles III delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales listen during the state banquetYui Mok/PA Wire
King Charles made a speech in honour of President Trump
News imageYui Mok/PA Wire US President Donald Trump delivers his speech as King Charles III and the Princess of Wales listen during the state banquetYui Mok/PA Wire
President Trump also addressed the state banquet saying that he and Melania were both "deeply grateful" to the King and Queen for hosting them at Windsor Castle