15 photos of Melania and Donald Trump's historic state visit with the Queen

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15 photos of Melania and Donald Trump's historic state visit with the Queen

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President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Britain's Queen Elizabeth review items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, in London, Britain, June 3, 2019.

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  • President Donald Trump is currently on his second visit to the United Kingdom. It's his first official state visit to the country.
  • Trump, first lady Melania Trump, first daughter Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner met Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and more at Buckingham Palace on Monday.
  • Trump's three-day visit is slated to include several public appearances alongside top British royalty and lawmakers, with much pomp and circumstance.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

President Donald Trump kicked off his first state visit to the United Kingdom Monday, nearly two years after he was first invited.

The long-awaited visit began with a bang at Buckingham Palace Monday alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

See the highlights from Trump's first day abroad.

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President Donald and first lady Melania Trump landed at Stansted Airport near London Monday morning.

President Donald and first lady Melania Trump landed at Stansted Airport near London Monday morning.

The first lady sported an eye-catching Burberry blouse for her British arrival.

The first lady sported an eye-catching Burberry blouse for her British arrival.
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After landing, the Trumps traveled on the Marine One helicopter to Buckingham Palace to start the festivities.

After landing, the Trumps traveled on the Marine One helicopter to Buckingham Palace to start the festivities.

Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were there to greet them. Melania had changed outfits into a bespoke Dolce and Gabbana dress and matching Hervé Pierre hat.

Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were there to greet them. Melania had changed outfits into a bespoke Dolce and Gabbana dress and matching  Hervé Pierre hat.
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The president accompanied Prince Charles on inspecting the Guard of Honor formed by Grenadier Guards in their traditional bearskin hats.

The president accompanied Prince Charles on inspecting the Guard of Honor formed by Grenadier Guards in their traditional bearskin hats.

Source: The Associated Press

The first couple then joined Queen Elizabeth II outside the palace.

The first couple then joined Queen Elizabeth II outside the palace.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery performed a gun salute to kick off Trump's visit and the 66th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery performed a gun salute to kick off Trump's visit and the 66th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation.

Source: The Associated Press

The five leaders appeared side-by-side in front of the guard before entering the palace.

The five leaders appeared side-by-side in front of the guard before entering the palace.
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Trump's eldest daughter and adviser Ivanka was also spotted in tow with her husband and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, upstairs the palace looking out the window.

Trump's eldest daughter and adviser Ivanka was also spotted in tow with her husband and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, upstairs the palace looking out the window.

The first couple headed inside the palace with the queen to view historical artifacts and artwork in the Royal Collection.

The first couple headed inside the palace with the queen to view historical artifacts and artwork in the Royal Collection.

Source: The Washington Post

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Prince Harry also joined the Trumps to view items from the palace's Royal Collection.

Prince Harry also joined the Trumps to view items from the palace's Royal Collection.

The president and first lady then moved on to visit Westminster Abbey, the first of several stops at major London landmarks they're slated to make.

The president and first lady then moved on to visit Westminster Abbey, the first of several stops at major London landmarks they're slated to make.
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The official state visit comes nearly two years after the president was initially invited. Protesters are expected to welcome the president with much controversy and ceremony, including displaying a 20-foot inflatable blimp of Trump looking like a baby.

The official state visit comes nearly two years after the president was initially invited. Protesters are expected to welcome the president with much controversy and ceremony, including displaying a 20-foot inflatable blimp of Trump looking like a baby.

Sources: Business Insider, USA Today

Trump met the queen last year, but it was a more informal visit at Windsor Castle, as opposed to a formal state visit.

Trump met the queen last year, but it was a more informal visit at Windsor Castle, as opposed to a formal state visit.

Source: INSIDER

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International media tuned into Trump's trip, as he's expected to raise issues including trade policy and Brexit over the next few days.

International media tuned into Trump's trip, as he's expected to raise issues including trade policy and Brexit over the next few days.

Source: Business Insider