OREANDA-NEWS. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has received the President of the United States Donald Trump and the First Lady Melan at Buckingham Palace. The arrival of the head of the White House on the territory of the palace on the presidential helicopter showed live on the British television channel Sky News.

On the lawn at the palace of the President of the United States met the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. At the entrance to the palace, Trump was met by Elizabeth II, who was wearing a turquoise costume with a hat of the same color. Melanya Trump, like the Duchess of Cornwall, chose outfits in the pink range for today's event. In accordance with the program of the visit, in the palace, Trump and his wife will drink tea together with members of the British royal family.The beginning of the three-day state visit of the American leader to the UK was marked by artillery salute from 41 guns, after which the US Grenadier Guard Orchestra performed the US national anthem for the high guest.

Trump was unable to ride to Buckingham Palace on Mall Street in a gilded open carriage with Elizabeth II, although such a trip is a normal part of the programs of state visits of the first persons to the United Kingdom. British officials involved in preparing for the visit told the British newspaper that an attempt to ensure the safety of the head of the White House during a trip in the royal carriage would be a "real nightmare".

As during Trump’s working visit to the UK in 2018, the President mostly flew by air in London on one of three US Marine Corps helicopters, although his armored limousine was also delivered to the United Kingdom. According to the Daily Mirror, the president’s security costs will be £ 40m.