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How the British royal family — and its staff — prepare for a state visit.

A glossy video published on the family’s official YouTube channel gave a rare insight into the extensive preparations carried out before the arrival of visiting dignitaries.

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Raking the grounds of Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
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Trump Leaves Tense America Behind for Royal Retreat on U.K. State Visit

President Trump’s trip to Britain will involve horse-drawn carriages and a stay in an ancient castle. For British officials, the visit may feel less like a fairy tale.

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Military officers taking part in rehearsals at Windsor Castle, west of London, on Monday, before a state visit by President Trump.
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President Trump’s State Visit to the UK: What to Know

The president and first lady will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. Mr. Trump will also meet the prime minister at his country residence, Chequers.

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President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, the first lady, arriving at Stansted Airport, outside London, late Tuesday.
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