Donald Trump’s UK state visit: Pomp, protests and an ‘eternal’ bond

United States President Donald Trump has hailed the special relationship between his country and the United Kingdom as he paid a gushing tribute to King Charles during his historic second state visit, calling it one of the highest honours of his life.

Trump and his wife Melania were treated to the full pomp and pageantry Britain could muster on Wednesday. Then, the president sang the praises of his nation’s close ally.

“The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It’s irreplaceable and unbreakable,” Trump said in a speech during a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle, family home to British monarchs for almost 1,000 years.

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