Trump set for lavish UK state visit with royal pomp at Windsor
Britain is preparing to give Donald Trump an unprecedented second UK state visit on Wednesday, rolling out royal pageantry on a scale not seen in decades. King Charles III will greet the US president at Windsor Castle, where a day of ceremonial splendor, military displays, and a lavish state banquet is planned — all staged behind closed doors and away from expected noisy protests. Trump, 79, becomes the first US president to receive two UK state visits, underscoring Britain’s bid to win his favor at a time of global uncertainty. Officials say the welcome will be the biggest military ceremonial reception in living memory, eclipsing even Queen Elizabeth II’s hosting of Trump in 2019. It will include: A carriage procession with King Charles and Queen Camilla inside Windsor grounds A 120-horse guard of honour with 1,300 troops The first-ever joint […]