01of 22Not Without ControversyLeon Neal/GettyJust as he was landing in London on Monday, President Donald Trump sent out a pair of tweetsattacking London Mayor Sadiq Khanas a “stone cold loser.” Late last week he saidMeghan Markle’s 2016 criticism of him as a presidential candidate was “nasty.”
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Not Without Controversy
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Just as he was landing in London on Monday, President Donald Trump sent out a pair of tweetsattacking London Mayor Sadiq Khanas a “stone cold loser.” Late last week he saidMeghan Markle’s 2016 criticism of him as a presidential candidate was “nasty.”
02of 22Hand-in-Hand ArrivalFrom left: First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump arrive in London on Monday morning for their first U.K. state visit.Leon Neal/GettyTrump and First LadyMelania Trumparrived at Stansted Airport on Monday walkinghand-in-handas they kicked off their three-day visit. The minor moment only attracted notice because the first lady has seeminglynot always responded wellto her husband’s overtures.
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Hand-in-Hand Arrival
From left: First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump arrive in London on Monday morning for their first U.K. state visit.Leon Neal/Getty
Trump and First LadyMelania Trumparrived at Stansted Airport on Monday walkinghand-in-handas they kicked off their three-day visit. The minor moment only attracted notice because the first lady has seeminglynot always responded wellto her husband’s overtures.
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Royal Welcome
Prince Charles and President Donald Trump.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty
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Her Majesty
President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth.Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty
05of 22First Photo OppADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyJoining the Queen andPrince CharleswasCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
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First Photo Opp
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Joining the Queen andPrince CharleswasCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
06of 22Royal InspectionMANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyTrump inspected the Guard of Honour alongsidePrince Charlesbefore watching the royal gun salutes fired in Green Park and at the Tower of London.
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Royal Inspection
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Trump inspected the Guard of Honour alongsidePrince Charlesbefore watching the royal gun salutes fired in Green Park and at the Tower of London.
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Pomp and Circumstance
After briefly stepping inside the palace, Trump returned to the Buckingham Palace gardens to receive a ceremonial welcome where a band played the national anthems.
08of 22Accompanying Her FatherSamir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageTrump’s daughterIvanka Trumpand her husband, Jared Kushner, watched from a palace balcony as theyjoinedthe president and first lady.
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Accompanying Her Father
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Trump’s daughterIvanka Trumpand her husband, Jared Kushner, watched from a palace balcony as theyjoinedthe president and first lady.
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Thousands of Protestors
Protestors during President Donald Trump’s U.K. state visit this week.James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock
10of 22Taking to the StreetsMarine One, which carried the Trumps, flew above large crowds with colorful signs, including some that read: “Stop Trump’s nuclear arms race” and “No to Trump, no to war, no to racism.”
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Taking to the Streets
Marine One, which carried the Trumps, flew above large crowds with colorful signs, including some that read: “Stop Trump’s nuclear arms race” and “No to Trump, no to war, no to racism.”
11of 22Royal Gift CollectionMANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyThe Trumps viewed a special exhibition in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace, where items of historical significance to the United States from the Royal Collection were showcased.
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Royal Gift Collection
The Trumps viewed a special exhibition in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace, where items of historical significance to the United States from the Royal Collection were showcased.
12of 22Royal AppearanceIvanka Trump and Prince Harry.MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyPrince Harryjoined his grandmother for the viewing without wifeMeghan Markle, who iscurrently on maternity leaveafter giving birth to their son,Archie, on May 6. Harry’svisit with Trumpcomes hours after the president insisted he had not said anything “bad” aboutMeghanlast week despite his interview being recorded.
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Royal Appearance
Ivanka Trump and Prince Harry.MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty
Prince Harryjoined his grandmother for the viewing without wifeMeghan Markle, who iscurrently on maternity leaveafter giving birth to their son,Archie, on May 6. Harry’svisit with Trumpcomes hours after the president insisted he had not said anything “bad” aboutMeghanlast week despite his interview being recorded.
13of 22Grave of the Unknown WarriorChris Jackson/GettyAfter Buckingham Palace, the president and first lady visited Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Grave of the Unknown Warrior
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After Buckingham Palace, the president and first lady visited Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior.
14of 22Tweet-Length Handwritten MessageJeff J Mitchell/GettyTrump left a brief, grateful message in the Westminster Abbey guestbook,writing: “Thank you so much. This has been a great honor. Special place.”
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Tweet-Length Handwritten Message
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Trump left a brief, grateful message in the Westminster Abbey guestbook,writing: “Thank you so much. This has been a great honor. Special place.”
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Leaving His Mark
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17of 22Tea TimeREX/ShutterstockThe Trumps headed toClarence House for teawithPrince Charlesand Camilla after leaving Westminster Abbey in the late afternoon.
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Tea Time
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The Trumps headed toClarence House for teawithPrince Charlesand Camilla after leaving Westminster Abbey in the late afternoon.
18of 22State BanquetDonald Trump, Queen Elizabeth, Melania Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.PA Images/SipaTo end the first day of their three-day stay, the president, first lady and four of the president’s adult children (Ivanka, Donald Jr., Tiffany and Eric) were hosted for the state banquet in the Buckingham Palace ballroom.The horseshoe-shaped table — decorated with vast pink-themed floral arrangements — was laid for 171 guests.
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State Banquet
Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth, Melania Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.PA Images/Sipa
To end the first day of their three-day stay, the president, first lady and four of the president’s adult children (Ivanka, Donald Jr., Tiffany and Eric) were hosted for the state banquet in the Buckingham Palace ballroom.
The horseshoe-shaped table — decorated with vast pink-themed floral arrangements — was laid for 171 guests.
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Duchess' Arrival
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Banquet Guests
21of 22CheersFrom left: President Donald Trump and Queen ElizabethBoth the president and Queen made speeches, each reflecting on their countries' shared history and common values and the importance of a continued alliance.
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Cheers
From left: President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth
Both the president and Queen made speeches, each reflecting on their countries' shared history and common values and the importance of a continued alliance.
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No Slowing Down
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