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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’s Second U.K. State Visit Draws Protests

As President Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday night, protesters unveiled visual stunts aimed at highlighting his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while a march was planned for Wednesday.

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Images of Donald Trump alongside Jeffrey Epstein were projected on Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening.
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President Trump’s 2nd U.K. State Visit: What’s on the Agenda

The president and the first lady will be hosted at Windsor Castle by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arriving at Stansted Airport, outside London, on Tuesday.
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King Charles Mourns Duchess of Kent at Catholic Funeral

The duchess, best known for her role bestowing trophies at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, was the first member of the royal family to convert to Catholicism in centuries.

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King Charles, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, outside Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday.
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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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Trump’s State Visit Will be Biggest UK Security Operation Since Coronation

The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has intensified consideration about potential threats, experts said. British authorities had already made extensive security plans.

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Police officers carrying out security searches on Friday in Windsor, England, ahead of President Trump’s state visit.
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Prince Harry Reunites With King Charles for First Time in Over a Year

Father and son had tea at the king’s London residence on Wednesday, in what may be a first step toward healing a painful rift that has divided Britain’s royal family.

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Prince Harry is in Britain for a four-day visit. On Wednesday, he visited the Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, as well as the king’s London residence.
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The All-Consuming Question Hanging Over Prince Harry’s U.K. Visit

Harry, who has not seen his father, King Charles, for more than a year, arrived in Britain for a four-day visit on Monday.

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Prince Harry arriving at the WellChild Awards in London on Monday.
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