In the end, they were all smiles. The US State Visit wound to a close in Portsmouth with the Queen bidding a formal farewell to President Donald Trump soon after both had taken part in commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
The goodbyes, as is usual with a State Visit, were short. A brief exchange of words, another photocall and the two heads of state parted company…
President Trump and the Queen: the photos from the official welcome at Buckingham Palace
3rd June 2019
There was pomp, there was ceremony and there were lots of smiles. The US State Visit to the United Kingdom began officially at Buckingham Palace as President Donald J. Trump and First Lady, Melania Trump, were welcomed to the UK by the Queen. The Prince of Wales and the…
The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, has landed in the UK at the start of his three day State Visit. President Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Melania Trump, arrived in Air Force One.
The plane touched down at Stansted Airport just before 9…
US State Visit, Day One - what to expect
3rd June 2019
The State Visit to the United Kingdom by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, gets under way in just a few hours time. The Queen will welcome Mr Trump and his wife, Melania, to the country as they begin a three day trip. As this controversial and historic State Visit finally starts, Royal Central runs down what to expect from day one.
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace has announced that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, will make a State Visit to the United Kingdom in the first week of June. President Trump, accompanied by the US First Lady Melania Trump, will make their trip between June 3rd…
State Banquet in Spain as King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome China's President
29th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have hosted a State Banquet in Madrid in honour of the President of China and his wife. During the dinner, at the Royal Palace in the city, Felipe VI spoke of the bonds and shared goals between the two countries and looked towards future ties.
Xi…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome President of China to Spain
28th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain are hosting the President of China on a state visit to their country. This morning King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Royal Palace in Madrid in a traditional ceremony. Their three-day stay will focus on economic, cultural and political ties between Spain and China.
Photo: Casa Real
During the official…
Sweden's Royal Family welcomes Italy's President on State Visit
14th November 2018
The King and Queen of Sweden have welcomed the President of Italy to their country at the start of a three day State Visit. Sergio Mattarella and his daughter, Laura, will be accompanied by the Royal Family throughout much of their tour which will take them to Stockholm and…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia in Peru: Day Two
14th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have enjoyed local culture, talked business and met young people supported by a scheme to open up job opportunities as they continued their State Visit to Peru. Day two of the tour also saw Felipe VI and Letizia host a reception at the Spanish…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain begin state visit to Peru
13th November 2018
The King and Queen of Spain have begun their State Visit to Peru. Felipe VI and Letizia touched down in Lima at the start of a three-day trip focused on boosting relations between Spain and Peru as well as celebrating the historic ties between the two countries.
The first engagement of this visit saw the Spanish King and Queen lay a wreath at the National Heroes Pantheon, dedicated to those who…