In pictures: Trump and Melania meet the royals at Windsor

In pictures: Trump and Melania meet the royals at Windsor

September 17, 2025 / Susan Darwin /

Reuters US President Donald Trump inspects the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle

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.

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

Chris Jackson/Getty Images 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. — Bands played during the final preparations for the ceremonial greeting and troop inspection by the King and President Trump

Bystanders took photographs as the Marine One helicopter departed from Winfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence in central London

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

President Trump disembarked from Marine One alongside First Lady Melania Trump

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images 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) — President Trump disembarked from Marine One alongside First Lady Melania Trump

The pair were greeted at Windsor Castle by the Prince and Princess of Wales

IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP 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 — The pair were greeted at Windsor Castle by the Prince and Princess of Wales

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

AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP 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. — The first lady arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a wide-brimmed purple hat

All four walked to meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla

AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP 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 W — All four walked to meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla

For the second time, Donald Trump was greeted by a British monarch on a state visit

Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire 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 UK — For the second time, Donald Trump was greeted by a British monarch on a state visit

The first lady, the Queen and the Princess of Wales chatted in a separate group nearby

Aaron Chown/PA Wire 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. — The first lady, the Queen and the Princess of Wales chatted in a separate group nearby

President Trump shook hands with King Charles and the two were in deep conversation outside Windsor Castle

Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA Wire 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. — President Trump shook hands with King Charles and the two were in deep conversation outside Windsor Castle

The Trumps, the King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales then stepped into the royal carriages

Chris Jackson/Getty Images 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. — The Trumps, the King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales then stepped into the royal carriages

King Charles and President Trump were first in the procession, travelling in the Irish State Coach

Samir Hussein/WireImage 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. — King Charles and President Trump were first in the procession, travelling in the Irish State Coach

Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump were together in the Scottish State Coach

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

In the next carriage – a semi-state landau model – were the Prince and Princess of Wales, joined by the US ambassador and his wife

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

The 1.8km procession through Windsor grounds was closed to the public

Samir Hussein/WireImage 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. — The 1.8km 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 inspection

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

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

Getty Images Charles III and Queen Camilla inspect the troops during the State visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle — The American and British national anthems were performed by the Massed Band of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and the Scots Guards

King Charles and President Trump inspected the guard of honour

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters 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. — King Charles and President Trump inspected the guard of honour

They chatted as they made their way around

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) 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. — They chatted as they made their way around

Kirsty Wigglesworth/WPA Pool/Getty Images US President Donald Trump reviews the Guard of Honour after his arrival at Windsor Castle

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

ANDY RAIN/EPA 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. — 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

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle’s Green Drawing Room

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

A special exhibition had been laid out to celebrate the UK’s relationship with the US

Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images 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. — A special exhibition had been laid out to celebrate the UK’s relationship with the US

Among the items on display was the Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles by John Smith, published in 1624

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

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

Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS .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. — 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

They were greeted by the Dean of Windsor, the Rt. Rev. Christopher Cocksworth, and the Chapter Clerk, Miss Charlotte Manley

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

While there, they laid a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images S 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 Windsor — While there, they laid a wreath at the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

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