ROYAL fans have praised Melania Trump’s incredible hat during today’s historic visit – and have even spotted one amazing detail.
The US First Lady and POTUS Donald Trump were greeted by Princess Kate and Prince William this afternoon at Windsor.
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And many eagle-eyed enthusiasts have noted an interesting detail about the Trumps’ outfits.
Melania’s hat is the same purple as the President’s tie.
One fan wrote on social media: “Melania’s hat matches Trump’s tie color. Catherine outfit matches Prince William‘s tie color.”
Another said: “Melania is slaying in that hat! Gorgeous!”
A third said: “Melania and that hat again. OMG!”
Royal welcome
The pair were dropped off on the royal estate by Marine One and were met by the Waleses before being greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla outside Victoria House.
A royal salute was then fired from six First World War-era guns on the east lawn of Windsor Castle and at the Tower of London.
Pomp and pageantry was out in full force with the scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Trump unprecedented.
The American couple joined the royals for a scenic carriage ride through the green parkland to the castle.
They are accompanied by a colourful Sovereign’s Escort of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Some 120 horses and 1,300 members of the British military are involved in the ceremonial welcome at Windsor, with 160 personnel from the Royal Marines and Royal Navy, 1,000 from the British Army and 140 from the Royal Air Force.
The formal ceremonial welcome in the castle quadrangle features the largest ever Guard of Honour for this occasion.
Security around the castle is at peak levels, with two sniper positions spotted on a roof in the distance.
Recovering from illness
Yesterday, Queen Camilla pulled out of the Duchess of Kent‘s funeral as she is recovering from illness.
But she has recovered enough to join the Royal Family and welcomed Trump on his historic visit.
Typically, US presidents in their second term – like Trump – are not offered full state visits, but rather tea or lunch with the monarch, as was the case with George W Bush and Barack Obama.
However, the 79-year-old is bucking the trend and will make his second full state visit starting today, which will last until Friday, September 18.
Timeline of Trump’s State Visit
Tuesday, September 16:
Donald Trump is due to arrive in the evening and will be met by US Ambassador Warren Stephens and the Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting on behalf of the King.
Wednesday, September 17:
The president and first lady will be met by the Prince and Princess of Wales who will accompany them to meet the King and Queen at Windsor Castle.
All six will then take part in a carriage procession through Windsor estate joined by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, as well as members of the armed forces and military bands.
A ceremonial welcome will be held before lunch with the royal family.
In the afternoon the president and first lady will privately lay a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Red Arrows will conduct a flypast before a traditional grand state banquet in the evening where both the King and President are expected to give speeches.
Thursday, September 18:
President Trump will travel to the prime minister’s official country residence in Buckinghamshire where he will meet Sir Keir Starmer and his wife.
The president and prime minister will view the Sir Winston Churchill archives before a bilateral meeting and business reception with the chancellor.
A press conference is expected to follow.
Melania Trump will stay at Windsor Castle for much of the day touring with the Queen and then join the Princess of Wales at Frogmore Gardens for a meeting with the Chief Scout before reuniting with her husband to fly back to the US
It follows his first in June 2019, where he met the late Queen Elizabeth II and stayed at Winfield House.
Both the police and the army have been on high alert.
Armed guards in vests were seen patrolling the quaint cobbled streets of Windsor this morning.
Steel barriers and fences were pictured along the roads and near the castle.
Members of the army in formal dress were also spotted nearby.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrived on the Windsor estate by car shortly ahead of President Trump’s arrival.
He shook hands with staff and surveyed the scene before heading inside a property to wait for the royal welcome.
Two sniper positions could be seen on a roof in the distance with security at peak levels.
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