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In pictures: Donald Trump given royal welcome as UK state visit begins

In pictures: Donald Trump given royal welcome as UK state visit begins

Donald Trump has kicked off his second state visit to the UK with a royal greeting, carriage procession and gun salute.

As the US president and the First Lady Melania Trump touched down in a rainy Windsor, they were greeted by Prince William and Kate, before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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The national anthems of the UK and US were then played as a carriage procession carried the Trumps and the King and Queen towards Windsor Castle.

Here, Mr Trump inspected the Guard of Honour before heading inside the castle. Tonight, a grand state banquet will be held in honour of the US president, where both the King and Mr Trump are expected to give speeches.

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Princess of Wales and Michael Boulos.
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Donald Trump delivers a speech at a State Banquet.
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Donald Trump delivers a speech at a State Banquet.
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King Charles delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales listen.
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King Charles delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and the Princess of Wales listen.
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Prince and Princess of Wales
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Prince and Princess of Wales
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White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks on the phone before the State Banquet.
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White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks on the phone before the State Banquet.
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Donald Trump speaks with King Charles as they attend a Beating Retreat musical performance. Pic: AP
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Donald Trump speaks with King Charles as they attend a Beating Retreat musical performance. Pic: AP

A person dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a 'Trump Not Welcome' protest Pic: Reuters
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A person dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a ‘Trump Not Welcome’ protest Pic: Reuters

The RAF Red Arrows perform a flypast over Windsor Castle. Pic: Reuters
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The RAF Red Arrows perform a flypast over Windsor Castle. Pic: Reuters

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Military bands then played for Trump and the King. Pic: PA
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Military bands then played for Trump and the King. Pic: PA

They then met young members of the choir. Pic: Reuters
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They then met young members of the choir. Pic: Reuters

The Trumps during a tour of St George's Chapel. Pic: Reuters
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The Trumps during a tour of St George’s Chapel. Pic: Reuters

The Trumps visit St George's Chapel during their state visit.
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The Trumps visit St George’s Chapel during their state visit.
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Trump spoke with reporters from the White House on Tuesday before setting off. Pic: AP
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Trump spoke with reporters from the White House on Tuesday before setting off. Pic: AP

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump along with the King and Queen then viewed items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition at Windsor Castle. Pic: PA
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Donald Trump and Melania Trump along with the King and Queen then viewed items on display during a visit to the Royal Collection exhibition at Windsor Castle. Pic: PA

A campaigner drags a mannequin dressed like Trump along the ground. Pic: PA
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A campaigner drags a mannequin dressed like Trump along the ground. Pic: PA

Meanwhile, Stop Trump Coalition campaigners protested. Pic: PA
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Meanwhile, Stop Trump Coalition campaigners protested. Pic: PA

A supporter of Trump stood outside Windsor Castle ahead of the parade
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A supporter of Trump stood outside Windsor Castle ahead of the parade

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Donald Trump salutes troops as Queen Camilla's eye catches the camera. Pic: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire
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Donald Trump salutes troops as Queen Camilla’s eye catches the camera. Pic: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire

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Mr Trump pictured among the guard of honour.
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Mr Trump pictured among the guard of honour.
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The horse-drawn procession makes its way towards Windsor Castle.
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The horse-drawn procession makes its way towards Windsor Castle.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales during the carriage procession to Windsor Castle
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The Prince and Princess of Wales during the carriage procession to Windsor Castle

The Irish State Coach carrying King Charles and Donald Trump.
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The Irish State Coach carrying King Charles and Donald Trump.
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The carriage procession arriving at Windsor Castle.
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The carriage procession arriving at Windsor Castle.
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The pair appeared to share a laugh ahead of the carriage procession. Pic: PA
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The pair appeared to share a laugh ahead of the carriage procession. Pic: PA

King Charles received the US president alongside the Queen.
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King Charles received the US president alongside the Queen.
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The Marine One helicopter landed in Windsor from London. Pic: PA
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The Marine One helicopter landed in Windsor from London. Pic: PA

Donald and Melania Trump were welcomed to Windsor by William and Kate. Pic: PA
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Donald and Melania Trump were welcomed to Windsor by William and Kate. Pic: PA