Royal Grandeur Meets Controversy as Trump Begins Second State Visit to UK

King Charles greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with royal fanfare as his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom commenced. The visit promised unprecedented pageantry at Windsor Castle, including gun salutes and a lavish banquet.

The British government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to use the visit to bolster the 'special relationship' between the two nations and secure substantial economic investments, particularly in technology. Companies like Microsoft and Google have committed £31 billion in investments, further cementing ties between the allies.

However, the visit is mired in controversy, with protests planned and questions surrounding Trump's past associations with Jeffrey Epstein resurfacing. Despite these challenges, the visit is set to captivate global attention, underscoring the strategic importance of UK-U.S. relations.