In pictures: Trump and Melania meet royals at Windsor

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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. Image 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.

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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Bands played during the final preparations for the ceremonial greeting and troop inspection by the King and President Trump

Bystanders take photographs as the Marine One helicopter departs from Winfield House, the US Ambassador's residence, in LondonImage source, Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Bystanders took photographs as the Marine One helicopter departed from Winfield House, the US Ambassador's residence in central London

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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President Trump disembarked from Marine One at Windsor Castle 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 CastleImage source, IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP
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The pair were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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 first lady arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat

S 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 WImage source, AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP
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All four walked to meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla

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 was 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, the Queen and the Princess of Wales chatted in a separate group nearby

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, the Queen and the 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

Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump during the carriage procession to Windsor Castle, BerkshireImage source, Toby Melville/PA Wire
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Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump were together in the Scottish State Coach

Prince William and the Kate Princess of Wales arrive by carriageImage source, David Hartley / Shutterstock
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In the next carriage - a semi-state landau model - were the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined by the US ambassador and his wife

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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The 1.8km (1.1 mile) procession through Windsor grounds was closed to the public

The carriages arrived at the Quadrangle where a British Army guard of honour was ready for inspectionImage source, Getty Images
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The carriages arrived at the Quadrangle where a British Army guard of honour was ready for inspection

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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The American and British national anthems were performed by the Massed Band of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and the Scots Guards

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. 
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King Charles and President Trump inspected the guard of honour

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. Image source, Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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They chatted as they made their way around

US President Donald Trump reviews the Guard of Honour after his arrival at Windsor Castle Image source, Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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. Image source, ANDY RAIN/EPA
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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

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.Image source, Hannah McKay/REUTERS
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The protesters gathered at the Parliament Square to take part in a 'Trump Not Welcome' rally

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. Image source, Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle's Green Drawing Room

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. Image source, Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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A special exhibition had been laid out to celebrate the UK's relationship with the US

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. Image source, Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Among the items on display was the Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles by John Smith, published in 1624

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, BritainImage source, Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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The First Lady kept her hat on indoors, unlike the Queen who removed hers

.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.Image source, Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS
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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

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, Image source, Aaron Chown/PA Wire
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They were greeted by the Dean of Windsor, the Rt. Rev. Christopher Cocksworth, and the Chapter Clerk, Miss Charlotte Manley

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 WindsorImage source, Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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While there, they laid a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

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. Image source, Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images
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The pair were also given a brief tour of the chapel, and saw Henry VIII's vault

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.Image source, Evan Vucci/Getty Images
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Choristers sang the first movement from Vivaldi's Gloria for them before they returned to Windsor Castle

The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire

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The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps were pictured preparing for a performance

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.    Image source, Andrew Matthews/REUTERS
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Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump observed the rendition of the Beating Retreat

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. Image source, Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
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The military ceremony originated in the early years of organised warfare

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. Image source, Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
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Two hundred UK and US musicians performed for their majesties and their American guests

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 CastleImage source, Jonathan Brady/REUTERS
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The president and first lady were seated alongside the King and Queen for the performance

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, BerkshireImage source, Andrew Matthews/REUTERS
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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

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, BerkshireImage source, Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer also attended the special military musical performance

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 MelvilleImage source, Toby Melville/REUTERS
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The red, blue and white smoke from the Red Arrows flypast filled the skies over Windsor Castle

A view of the banquet table in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle, BerkshireImage source, Aaron Chown/PA Wire
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After a busy day of ceremony in Windsor, attention turned to the state banquet

Place settings at the banquet table in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle, BerkshireImage source, Aaron Chown/PA Wire
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Those attending had three dishes from a set menu alongside a variety of drinks

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, 2025Image source, Doug Mills/Getty Images
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Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump posed for a photo ahead of the banquet

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 CastleImage source, Phil Noble/REUTERS
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The Prince and Princess of Wales formed part of a procession of people making their way in

The Princess of Wales arrives for the state banquet at Windsor CastleImage source, Aaron Chown/PA Wire
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The Princess of Wales wore a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley

Guests arrive to attend the State Banquet during US President Donald Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025. Image source, Phil Noble/REUTERS
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The meal was set to take place around a 47.3m (155 feet) long banquet table

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. Image source, Phil Noble/REUTERS
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Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Open AI's Sam Altman were among the key players at tonight's banquet

Australian businessman Rupert Murdoch and his companion Elena Zhukova arrive to attend a State Banquet at Windsor CastleImage source, Evan Vucci/AFP
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch also joined the banquet

King Charles III delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales listen during the state banquetImage source, Yui Mok/PA Wire
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King Charles made a speech in honour of President Trump

US President Donald Trump delivers his speech as King Charles III and the Princess of Wales listen during the state banquetImage source, Yui Mok/PA Wire
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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