Donald Trump and Melania Trump's state visit to the UK

On June 5, <strong><a href="/tags/0/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/melania-trump">Melania Trump</a></strong> headed to Portsmouth for a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
World leaders including Canadian Prime Minister <strong><a href="/tags/0/justin-trudeau">Justin Trudeau</a></strong> and UK Prime Minister <strong>Theresa May</strong> were there. Justin greeted the US president. <p>Photo: &copy; Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">The Queen</a></strong> sat next to Donald during the ceremony, and the two appeared to have several lighthearted exchanges during the event. <p>Photo: &copy; Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
Donald gave a speech in honour of America's contribution to the 1944 D-Day landings. <p>Photo: &copy; Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
Justin also gave a speech at the event. <p>On June 6, 1944, nearly 150,000 Allied troops took part in the D-Day invasions. This included 14,000 Canadians at Juno Beach. In that day alone, there were 1,074 Canadian casualties, 359 of whom died. By the end of the Battle of Normandy, Canada had endured 18,700 casualties and more than 5,000 of our soldiers had died to finally liberate Europe. <p>Photo: &copy; Daniel Leal-Olivas / AFP / Getty Images
The Queen, who served during the war as a mechanic, also gave a speech about the importance of the event in world history. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
After the ceremony, the leaders posed for a special portrait. <p>Photo: &copy; Jack Hill - WPA Pool / Getty Images
After the service, the Trumps took some time to speak with Her Majesty and <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles">Prince Charles</a></strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff J. Mitchell / Getty Images
The Queen made sure to greet the leaders who were present, including German Chancellor <strong>Angela Merkel</strong> (left). <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Hill / AFP / Getty Images
A special reception afterward featured a commemorative D-Day cake. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff J. Mitchell / AFP / Getty Images
Charles took some time to meet some veterans after the reception and thank them for their service. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff J. Mitchell / AFP / Getty Images
Following the reception, Melania and Donald headed back to Air Force One, ending their three-day visit to the UK. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
On June 4, <strong><a href="/tags/0/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/melania-trump">Melania Trump</a></strong> got some more glam out of their wardrobe for a dinner at Winfield House, the US Ambassador's home in London. The first couple hosted <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles">Prince Charles</A></strong> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Duchess Camilla</a></strong> for the occasion. <p>Melania chose a red gown that came complete with a cape, while her husband chose a simple black and white suit with a black bowtie. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Camilla chose a gorgeous white dress for the occasion, which she accessorized with a diamond necklace. Charles, like Donald, opted for a simple suit with a bowtie. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool / Getty Images
<a href="/tags/0/melania-trump"><strong>Melania Trump</strong></a> and the Duchess of Cornwall were joined by Suzanne Ircha, wife of the US Ambassador to London. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Charles, Camilla and the Trumps posed while inside with Suzanne and her husband, US Ambassador Woody Johnson (left). <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Winfield House's finery was out for the dinner. Here's a look at the table where Charles and Camilla were seated with the Trumps. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
Once inside, Charles and Donald exchanged a toast. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool / Getty Images
The US president must have said something funny! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson / Getty Images
Donald leaned over to say something to Her Majesty while the guards welcomed him. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson / Getty Images
Earlier in the day, Donald and Melania visited 10 Downing Street, the home and office of UK Prime Minister <strong>Theresa May</strong>. They were accompanied by Theresa's husband <strong>Philip</strong> (left). <p>Donald spent the day attending business meetings with Theresa and Prince Andrew, and will head to Portsmouth on June 5 to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings. <p>Photo: &copy; Ben Stanstall / AFP / Getty Images
While Donald was in a business meeting with Theresa, Melania and Philip went to a special garden party at 10 Downing Street with many children. <p>Photo: &copy; Ben Stanstall / AFP / Getty Images
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, who serves as one of his advisers, was on hand for the business meeting. <p>Photo: &copy; Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
The two leaders gave a press conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth office in London. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
On June 3, US President <strong><a href="/tags/0/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong> and First Lady <strong><A href="/tags/0/melania-trump">Melania Trump</a></strong> arrived at London’s Stansted airport for a three-day state visit to the UK. <p><strong>Click through the gallery to see all the best photos from their trip!</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Isabel Infantes / AFP / Getty Images
From the airport, the couple were airlifted to Winfield House, the US Ambassador’s residence. Donald and Melania are staying there, instead of Buckingham Palace, because the palace is undergoing extensive renovations. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
After arriving at their lodgings, the couple were airlifted to Buckingham Palace, and landed on the lawn. <p>Photo: &copy; Toby Melville - WPA pool / Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/ivanka-trump">Ivanka Trump</a></strong> got a good peek out one of the palace’s windows! <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson / Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-charles">Prince Charles</strong></a> greeted the US president with a firm handshake. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff J. Mitchell / Getty Images
<strong><A href="/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall">Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a> was with Charles, and greeted Donald and Melania before heading into the palace with the Trumps. The four appeared to be having lively discussions. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
Donald inspected a ceremonial honour guard that greeted him before heading in to the Palace. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
Donald greeted <strong><a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii">the Queen</a></strong> with another firm handshake. He <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2019060373703/why-donald-trump-melania-didnt-bow-curtsy-queen/">did not bow</a></strong> to Her Majesty because there are no rules stating he and Melania must do so. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / Getty Images
Meanwhile, members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired an 82-gun double gun salute in his honour at the Green Park. <p>Photo: &copy; Tolga Akmen / AFP / Getty Images
Once everyone was inside the Palace, <strong>Jared Kushner</strong> (left), Ivanka Trump’s husband and one of Donald Trump’s senior advisers, checked out American items from the Royal Collection with <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-andrew">Prince Andrew</strong></a>. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
The Queen was keen to show Donald and Melania some of the items in the collection. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
New dad <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-harry">Prince Harry</a></strong> also made an appearance at the reception. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
From there, Melania and Donald headed to Westminster Abbey with Prince Andrew. The US first couple placed a bouquet on the plaque marking the final resting place of the Unknown Soldier in a solemn tribute. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff J. Mitchell / Getty Images
The couple were then shown around Westminster Abbey by its Dean, John Hall (right). <p>Photo: &copy; Henry Nicholls / AFP / Getty Images
Donald and Melania also signed Westminster Abbey’s visitors book. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson / Getty Images
From there, the US first couple headed to Clarence House to have tea with Camilla and Charles. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones - WPA pool / Getty Images
Everyone looked in good spirits as they settled in for a cuppa. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / WPA Pool/Getty Images
Donald and Melania were later airlifted back to Buckingham Palace for their state banquet dinner, which they attended with <strong><a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</strong></a> and <strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-william">Prince William</a></strong> along with Prince Philip and Donald's children <strong>Donald Trump, Jr.</strong>, <strong>Eric Trump</strong>, Ivanka Trump and <strong>Tiffany Trump</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty Images
Donald and Melania rejoined the Queen, Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla for the banquet. <p>The menu reportedly included steamed fillet of halibut with watercress mousse, asparagus spears and chervil sauce; saddle of new season Windsor lamp with herb stuffing, spring vegetables and port sauce; strawberry sable and lemon verbena cream with assorted fresh fruits for dessert; and coffee and petit fours. <p>Photo: &copy; Jeff Gilbert - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Her Majesty and Donald Trump arrived together. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones - WPA Pool / Getty Images
Prince Charles and Melania arrived together. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / AFP / Getty Images
Kate looked absolutely stunning in a white Alexander McQueen dress, which accessorized with the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara and the Queen Mother's diamond and sapphire fringe earrings. She arrived with US Secretary of the Treasury <strong>Steve Mnuchin</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / AFP / Getty Images
<strong><a href="/tags/0/prince-william">Prince William</a></strong> arrived with UK Prime Minister <strong>Theresa May</strong>. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / AFP / Getty Images
Camila arrived with US Ambassador Woody Johnson. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones / AFP / Getty Images
Guests were seated in a horseshoe, with Donald and the Queen at its head. <p> According to HELLO! royal reporter Emily Nash, the mouth-watering menu reportedly consisted of steamed fillet of halibut with watercress mousse, asparagus spears and chervil sauce; saddle of new season Windsor lamb with herb stuffing, spring vegetables and port sauce; strawberry sable and lemon verbena cream with assorted fresh fruits for dessert; and coffee and petit fours, which are mini sweets. <p>Photo: &copy; Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool / Getty Images
Both Donald and the Queen gave speeches which honoured the "special friendship" between the US and UK. <p>Photo: &copy; Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool / Getty Images
The two also exchanged a toast. <p>Photo: &copy; Dominic Lipinski / AFP / Getty Images
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