In pictures: Trump and Melania meet royals at Windsor

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US President Donald Trump inspects the Guard of Honour  at Windsor CastleImage source, 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.

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 UKImage source, Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire
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For the second time, Donald Trump is greeted by a British monarch on a state visit

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.Image source, Aaron Chown/PA Wire
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The First Lady, Queen and Princess of Wales chatted in a separate group nearby

Charles III and Queen Camilla inspect the troops during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle Image source, Getty Images
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Charles III and Queen Camilla inspect the troops

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. Image source, Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire
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President Trump shook hands with King Charles and the two were in deep conversation outside Windsor Castle

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. Image source, Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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The Trumps, the King, Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales then stepped into the royal carriages

 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. Image source, Samir Hussein/WireImage
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King Charles and President Trump, were first in the procession, travelling in the Irish State Coach

President arrives at Windsor castle

Catherine, Princess of Wales and William, Prince of Wales receive US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)Image source, Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Donald Trump earlier disembarked from his helicopter, Marine One, alongside First Lady Melania Trump

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, upon their arrival at the grounds of Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, for the start of a second State Visit.          Image source, AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP
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The pair were greeted at Windsor Castle by the Prince and Princess of Wales

People watch as a helicopter believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump flies after leaving the U.S. ambassador's residence Winfield House, on the way to Windsor, in London, Britain, September 17, 20Image source, Isabel Infantes/REUTERS
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Marine One could be seen as it headed to Windsor

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. Image source, Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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Earlier bands played during the final preparations for the ceremonial greeting and troop inspection by the King and President Trump