Posted on 07/13/2018 4:56:46 PM PDT by simpson96
Windsor, England (CNN) — Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Friday evening, a regal conclusion to the official portion of the US President's visit to the United Kingdom.
The Trumps entered the castle's Quadrangle by Range Rover after arriving on the castle grounds by helicopter. They arrived at the dais at 5:00 p.m. local time, where they were greeted by the Queen. The President wore a suit and tie and the first lady wore a pale pink Dior suit with matching skirt and black belt.
The Queen, 92, stood at the dais as she awaited the Trumps, who each shook her hand. She was dressed in a royal blue suit with matching hat and signature black handbag and white gloves. She was accompanied by Lt. Col. Sir Andrew Ford, comptroller of Lord Chamberlain's Office.
The President and first lady stood with their hands on the hearts as the band of the Coldstream Guards played the US National Anthem, the Queen solemnly standing with her hands clasped and head bowed.
Next, the President and Queen inspected the front rank of the Guard of Honour, while the first lady remained on the dais. The Queen appeared to briefly herd the President, gesturing for him to walk, the President mindful of royal protocol. Trump and the Queen then returned to the dais.
The Queen chatted with the Trumps as planes were heard overhead. The trio watched as the Coldstream Guards marched past the dais in perfect formation and the military band played before they entered the Sovereign's Entrance of Windsor Castle for tea precisely 10 minutes after their arrival.
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Could be worse...
Americans do not stand for “God Save the Queen”.
We just don’t. At least, I never have despite many many months in the UK over many years.
It’s nothing personal. I love the UK.
It’s just that I owe it to the men of Valley Forge and Yorktown.
Not nice, Lurker. The Queen is gracious and exemplary in every way. And her mother was a Scot.
Yeh, a good chuckle for sure. But, regardless of attire both the Brits and Greeks have proven that they will fight....
She loves the position, the power, and the prestige concomitant with it, that is why she does not want to relinquish power to her despicable worthless son, but it is inevitable as her age shows more and more, as with all of us.
Even the French fight like banshees. But that uniform cracks me up. They should have gone back further to the Spartans. Now that would be pretty cool.
I kinda like the skirt — used to wear something similar in the ‘70s. The puffy shirt’s not bad, either. (For a girl.)
“Americans do not stand for ‘God Save the Queen’.”
And the brits, including the queen, don’t put their hands over their hearts for our national anthem. Protocol.
Tights, a skirt, knee garters with tassels AND a regulation tribble on the toe of each shoe. I assume the Garand is spotless inside and out!
Master at arms had no problem assigning Sargent of the Guard duties that day!!
My Revolutionary War ancestors are smiling.
An American should bend neither neck nor knee to anyone on this Earth.
I think she’s just hoping Charles dies before she does so she doesn’t have to give him the crown.
That article is obviously written by someone not familiar with actual protocol. Heads of State do not bow to the queen.
What do you suppose the old gal has in that purse? Probably a crisp, folded handkerchief. Some decades old gum. And maybe a few doggy-doo bags for the royal corgis
Such a class act, the Obamas.
Ha!!
Thanks for posting:)
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