In Pictures: Donald Trump's state visit to UK

Updated / Monday, 3 Jun 2019 17:51
Melania and Donald Trump landed at Stansted Airport at the start of their three-day visit
Melania and Donald Trump landed at Stansted Airport at the start of their three-day visit

Military pomp, ceremony and Britain's royal family appeared to charm US President Donald Trump as he began his official state visit to the UK on the lawns of Buckingham Palace.

President Trump salutes as he and his wife disembark Air Force One
President Trump salutes as he and his wife disembark Air Force One
A 41-gun salute greeted the Trumps as they arrived at Buckingham Palace
A 41-gun salute greeted the Trumps as they arrived at Buckingham Palace
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla greeted the US President and his wife Melania on the lawn at Buckingham Palace
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla greeted the US President and his wife Melania on the lawn at Buckingham Palace
Donald Trump inspected the guard of honour - Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards under the command of Major Hamish Hardy
Donald Trump inspected the guard of honour - Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards under the command of Major Hamish Hardy
The US President was given a full royal welcome at Buckingham Palace
The US President was given a full royal welcome at Buckingham Palace
Melania and Donald Trump pictured alongside Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall
Melania and Donald Trump pictured alongside Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall
There was much discussion about President Trump's hand shake with the Queen
There was much discussion about President Trump's hand shake with the Queen
The Queen and President Trump view displays of US items of the Royal collection at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and President Trump view displays of US items of the Royal collection at Buckingham Palace
Two US service personnel prepare for the arrival Donald Trump at Westminster Abbey
Two US service personnel prepare for the arrival Donald Trump at Westminster Abbey
Donald Trump placed a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at the abbey
Donald Trump placed a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at the abbey
A protester (left) and a Trump supporter exchange views outside Buckingham Palace
A protester (left) and a Trump supporter exchange views outside Buckingham Palace
Security was tight around the English capital
Security was tight around the English capital

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