After a “royal” reception and intense demonstrations on the streets of London, he and his wife and his wife Melania at the Windsor Castle at an official dinner.
In his speech, the king talked about the “constant bond” between the United Kingdom and the United States, describing the relationship “unique and important”, with roots reaching the two world wars and long -term commercial cooperation. Referring to the 250th anniversary of the US Independence Declaration, he noted that it was “striking how far we have reached”, and did not fail to joke saying that “British territory hosts excellent golf courses”.
Charles also stood in the common struggle of the two countries against tyranny, but also in today’s Ukraine support. At the same time, he referred to the Aukus Agreement on submarines, signed under Biden presidency.
‘An important privilege for me the visit’
For his part, Donald Trump described “one of the most important privileges of his life” his second official visit to the United Kingdom, emphasizing his respect for the king and the country. He was joking that he hoped to remain the only American president with two state visits.
He praised Charles’ commitment to maintaining the “unique identity of the kingdom”, and shared a lighter moment from the event: “I greeted about 150 people in a row and the king knew every name and company. Some had names incomprehensible, but he was not confused – or at least so it seemed, because no one complained. “
The impressive reception
The ceremony included, among other things, a procession with wolves and equestrian military by the Equestrian Guard Constitution, which was framed by members of the Armed Forces and the Three Bodies. Of the Royal Navy, Air Force (RAF) and the Army. Shortly afterwards, President Trump inspected the honorary guard after the national anthems of both countries were first heard.
Draconian security measures have caused a sensation. Armed police patrol the streets around the Windsor Castle on a 24 -hour basis. Armed vehicles are on alert to act if they are ordered. Drones, dogs, equestrian police officers and marines patrol the River Thames, both at sea and underwater.
Christian Band, assistant police leader, said on Monday that preparations are being examined and revised. He stressed that due to the nature of the visit, security measures have been set to address the threat to very high level visits. “We are constantly re -examining our approach to these businesses. We do this on a daily basis, throughout the design phase, “Mr Bad said. “I am very pleased to have designed a very comprehensive police and security operation that has taken into account almost any possibility that could happen,” the assistant police leader said. At the same time, the president of America will be accompanied by a motorway with vehicles coming from the US throughout his visit. These include an armored limousine called “The Monster”.
Police are also monitoring social media and checking what is being written on the internet, according to a statement. The aim is, among other things, to control information that can create problems in protest protests scheduled both in the Windsor Castle and London.
The viral hat of Melania
Not only because of its protocol but mainly because of its impressive – and controversial – hat.
As with her husband’s swearing -in, when she chose to hide her face under a huge low -haired hat, so now, the US First Lady has again chosen a similar hat that covered almost completely.
The result? In the first images broadcast by the BBC, Kate Middleton, towering and elegant as always, was essentially talking to Melania’s … hat, while Queen Camilla, due to height, managed to look at her in the eyes under the imposing cornice.
Melania has deployed the big hat
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This choice is a clear statement: a symbol of secrecy, a stylistic wall that keeps distances, hiding the eyes and turning every public appearance of Melania into a small theatrical event.
