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…
The Queen has paid tribute to the
strength of those who fought on D-Day, 75 years ago, as she was
joined by US President Donald Trump at commemorations marking the
anniversary of the Normandy landings. President Trump was at the
Queen’s side as she stood to deliver a…
The Queen and the Prince of Wales have
been joined by world leaders for a special photo marking the 75th
anniversary of the Normandy Beach landings. The historic image was
taken as Elizabeth II and her heir arrived in Southsea, Portsmouth
for the UK’s national…
As D-Day took place, King George VI spoke
to the people of Britain and the Empire it still retained. His
speech was set to inspire, to comfort and to look to the future
with determination as World War Two entered a new phase, one which
he himself referred to as ‘a fight to win the final victory for the
good cause’. As tens of thousands of troops prepared to battle to
free Europe from…
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…
There was one final ovation. On a humid
afternoon in early summer, in a place indelibly associated with
royalty, King Juan Carlos of Spain stood on a balcony painted in
the colours of his country’s flag to acknowledge the cheers of the
crowd. They knew they were watching the end of an era. For this
would be the king’s last official public appearance. Juan Carlos
confirmed he would be…
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…
After years of controversy and months of
planning, the State Visit of US President Donald Trump is about to
get under way. And the flags are flying on the Mall to prove it.
Union flags are fluttering in the warm summer evening air alongside
the Stars and Stripes as the Royal…
The Queen was crowned 66 years ago today.
The coronation of Elizabeth II took place at Westminster Abbey and
while the ancient ceremony took place, a nation celebrated. This
glittering moment in what would become a record breaking reign was
shared by millions who took to the pavements of London to cheer
their queen and the streets of Britain to party with their monarch.
Here’s a look at some…
