In Photos: King Charles III meets US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle

Updated On: 18 September, 2025 12:09 PM IST | ronak mastakar

US President Donald Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III. (Pics/AFP)

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US President Donald Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III. (Pics/AFP)

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The president`s Marine One helicopter landed in the private Walled Garden at the Windsor estate

<p>Prince William and his wife Catherine were on hand to meet the president and first lady Melania Trump, walking them over to be greeted by the king and Queen Camilla</p>

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Prince William and his wife Catherine were on hand to meet the president and first lady Melania Trump, walking them over to be greeted by the king and Queen Camilla

<p>Carriages have been polished, hundreds of troops have been drilled to perfection, the family silver is being laid out, and diamonds are being dusted off for a day of royal pageantry on the president`s unprecedented second state visit to Britain</p>

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Carriages have been polished, hundreds of troops have been drilled to perfection, the family silver is being laid out, and diamonds are being dusted off for a day of royal pageantry on the president`s unprecedented second state visit to Britain

<p>It`s a spectacle with a purpose: to bolster ties with a world leader known for a love of bling at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and security arrangements globally</p>

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It`s a spectacle with a purpose: to bolster ties with a world leader known for a love of bling at a time when his America First policies are putting pressure on trade and security arrangements globally

<p>Trump arrived in London late Tuesday and said he loved being back in the United Kingdom, calling it a "very special place." Asked if he had a message for Charles, he said the king was a longtime friend of his and well-respected</p>

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Trump arrived in London late Tuesday and said he loved being back in the United Kingdom, calling it a "very special place." Asked if he had a message for Charles, he said the king was a longtime friend of his and well-respected

<p>The backdrop for day one is Windsor Castle, an almost 1,000-year-old royal residence with gilded interiors, crenellated towers and priceless artworks. A gigantic royal standard, the flag used for official celebration days, flew from the castle`s Royal Tower as the king and queen prepared for the Trumps to arrive by helicopter from London, where they spent Tuesday night at the US ambassador`s residence</p>

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The backdrop for day one is Windsor Castle, an almost 1,000-year-old royal residence with gilded interiors, crenellated towers and priceless artworks. A gigantic royal standard, the flag used for official celebration days, flew from the castle`s Royal Tower as the king and queen prepared for the Trumps to arrive by helicopter from London, where they spent Tuesday night at the US ambassador`s residence

<p>The prospect of a visit to the castle has seemed to enchant Trump, who ditched his trademark bluster and described the invitation as "a great, great honour"</p>

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The prospect of a visit to the castle has seemed to enchant Trump, who ditched his trademark bluster and described the invitation as "a great, great honour"

<p>"I think that also is why he seems so visibly excited about the second meeting, because it isn`t an invitation given to (just) anyone," said George Gross, an expert on the British monarchy at King`s College London</p>

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"I think that also is why he seems so visibly excited about the second meeting, because it isn`t an invitation given to (just) anyone," said George Gross, an expert on the British monarchy at King`s College London

<p>After a day of royal pomp, Trump will hold talks Thursday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will tout a new UK-US technology deal. The British government hopes the deal, and billions in investment from US tech firms, will help show that the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of NATO</p>

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After a day of royal pomp, Trump will hold talks Thursday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will tout a new UK-US technology deal. The British government hopes the deal, and billions in investment from US tech firms, will help show that the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of NATO

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