Guwahati: US President Donald Trump reached UK on a historic second state visit.
The BBC writes, “The visit will see a crowded mix of royal pageantry, trade talks and international politics.”
Before setting off, Trump sent positive signals, “describing the visit as an honour.”
“My relationship is very good with the UK.”
“They want to see if they can refine the trade deal a little bit… I’m into helping them,” said Trump.
However according to Trump the main purpose of the visit was to see “my friend” King Charles: “He represents the country so well, such an elegant gentleman.”
Landing at Stansted airport, Trump was given an official welcome from a line-up on the runway including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The US President is putting up at the US ambassador’s residence, Winfield House, before a day of royal ceremony and lavish spectacle in Windsor Castle on Wednesday – with the president describing Windsor as “the ultimate” in settings.
Hosting him would be King Charles and several senior royals, including Queen Camilla, who missed the Duchess of Kent’s funeral on Tuesday over acute sinusitis.
Prince William and Catherine will also attend the ceremonial welcome that will include a gun salute, military inspection and President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will have a carriage procession within the Windsor estate.
Talking about the UK, President Trump said, “I have a lot of things here that warm my heart. I want to tell you. It’s a very special place.”