webfact Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Donald Trump lavished with royal pomp and pageantry on state visit to UK By Steve Holland and Michael Holden U.S. President Donald Trump, his wife First Lady Melania, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Britain's Charles, the Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain June 3, 2019. Jeff Gilbert/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth hailed the bonds between the United States and the United Kingdom on Monday after the U.S. president was feted with a day of pomp designed to bolster an alliance strained by discord over Brexit and China. Trump's interventions into Britain's political crisis over Brexit had threatened to overshadow his state visit to London but instead the president appeared to relish the royal red carpet that his hosts laid on for him and wife Melania. The three-day trip was cast as a chance to celebrate Britain's "special relationship" with the United States, boost trade links in a post-Brexit world and reaffirm security cooperation ahead of the 75th anniversary of the allied D-Day landings in World War Two. "The bond between our nations was forever sealed in that great crusade," Trump said in a speech at the lavish banquet in his honour at Buckingham Palace. "As we honour our shared victory and heritage, we affirm the common values that will unite us long into the future; freedom, sovereignty, self-determination, the rule of law and reference for the rights given to us by almighty God." While the proudly unpredictable 45th U.S. president lavished praise on the 93-year-old queen, his views on Britain's exit from the European Union, on the possible successor to Theresa May as British prime minister and a row over China's Huawei have cast a pall over the visit. Even as he flew into the British capital, he reignited a feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan - who had written on Sunday that Britain should not be rolling out the red carpet for Trump - describing the mayor as a "stone cold loser". The state visit was promised by Prime Minister May back in January 2017 when she became the first foreign leader to meet Trump after he took office. The first day of such a visit is customarily taken up with a series of royal engagements and ceremonies. At Buckingham Palace, Melania - in an elegant, white below-the-knee Dolce & Gabbana dress with navy blue collar and belt and a custom hat by Herve Pierre - stood alongside the queen and Charles's wife Camilla, while Charles and the president inspected the guard. After lunch with Elizabeth and other senior royals, the queen gave the Trumps a guided tour of artefacts of American historical interest from the royal collection. She also showed him some of her family's golfing memorabilia in a nod to the president who owns two Scottish golf courses. The queen's second son Prince Andrew then accompanied him to Westminster Abbey, coronation church of English monarchs for 1,000 years where he laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, before tea with Prince Charles at his home, Clarence House. The day culminated with the opulent formal dinner, where men wear white tie coats with tails and women evening gowns. COMMON VALUES "Mr President, as we look to the future, I am confident that our common values and shared interests will continue to unite us," the queen said. "Tonight we celebrate an alliance that has helped to ensure the safety and prosperity of both our peoples for decades, and which I believe will endure for many years to come." In response, Trump heralded the British monarch, saying she "embodied the spirit of dignity, duty and patriotism that beats proudly in every British heart". Away from the pageantry, Trump has already waded into Britain's turbulent domestic politics, where more than a dozen candidates are vying to replace May, who announced last month she was quitting after failing to get her EU divorce deal through parliament. Before the trip, he praised May's Brexit-supporting rival, former foreign minister Boris Johnson, saying he would be a "great" potential prime minister and also called for arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage, a scourge of May's ruling Conservative Party, to conduct talks with the EU. Trump, who has regularly criticised May's Brexit tactics, said Britain must leave the bloc on the due date of Oct. 31 with or without a deal. "The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong," he wrote on Twitter during his visit on Monday. "Great love all around. Also, big Trade Deal is possible once UK gets rid of the shackles. Already starting to talk!" Brexit is the most significant geopolitical move for the United Kingdom since World War Two and if it ever happens then London will be more reliant on the United States as ties loosen with the other 27 members of the EU. HUAWEI TENSIONS At a meeting with May on Tuesday, Trump will also warn Britain that security cooperation, a cornerstone of the Western intelligence network, could be hurt if London allows China's Huawei a role in building parts of the 5G network, the next generation of cellular technology. The Trump administration has told allies not to use its 5G technology and equipment because of fears it would allow China to spy on sensitive communications and data. Huawei denies it is, or could be, a vehicle for Chinese intelligence. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain last month it needed to change its attitude towards China and Huawei, casting the world's second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union. Britain's relationship with the United States is an enduring alliance, but some British voters see Trump as crude, volatile and opposed to their values on issues ranging from global warming to his treatment of women. Hundreds of thousands protested against him during a trip last year and a blimp depicting Trump as a snarling, nappy-clad baby will fly outside Britain's parliament during the visit. Other protesters plan a "carnival of resistance" in central London and Jeremy Corbyn, the socialist leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party who declined an invitation to attend the state banquet, will speak at the demonstration. "Haven't seen any protests yet, but I'm sure the Fake News will be working hard to find them," Trump wrote on Twitter. The second day of Trump's trip will focus on politics, including a breakfast with business leaders, talks with May in 10 Downing Street, a news conference and a dinner at the U.S. ambassador's residence. (Additional reporting by Kate Holton, Andrew MacAskill, Alistair Smout, Kylie MacLellan and William Schomberg; Writing by Guy Faulconbridge and Michael Holden; Editing by Jon Boyle, Gareth Jones and Catherine Evans) -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-06-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAG Posted June 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 Notice how Prince Charles tactfully keeps his hands out of sight? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cryingdick Posted June 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, JAG said: Notice how Prince Charles tactfully keeps his hands out of sight? Yes, it's almost like he was trained from birth for this sort of thing. 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffbezoz Posted June 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 I feel sorry for the Queen. A lovely gracious lady having to be photographed surrounded by those people. 15 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) I think Trump would look a lot better with a milk shake in his face. Imagine a photographer would take out one of those drinks, walk over there, and SURPRISE! I love that idea. ???? Edited June 4, 2019 by OneMoreFarang 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 How lovely ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 No pound trouble for some or ever will be???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RickBradford Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, geoffbezoz said: I feel sorry for the Queen. A lovely gracious lady having to be photographed surrounded by those people. Yes, that son of hers is a right toerag. It's easy to see there is only one person whose clothes even vaguely fit them. Trump looks like a substitute waiter brought in at the last minute to serve canapes, and the three royals appear to have been on a cattle train for 3 days, in hiding from partisans attempting to overthrow the monarchy. 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, RickBradford said: Trump looks like a substitute waiter brought in at the last minute to serve canapes That was my immediate thought too. Although The Donald isn't exactly renowned for immaculately tailored suits one would have thought Moss Bros could have come up with something that was close to fitting. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emdog Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 Pomp for the pompous. Sounds like a good fit 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, RickBradford said: Yes, that son of hers is a right toerag. It's easy to see there is only one person whose clothes even vaguely fit them. Trump looks like a substitute waiter brought in at the last minute to serve canapes, and the three royals appear to have been on a cattle train for 3 days, in hiding from partisans attempting to overthrow the monarchy. I think one of them still travels in the horsebox though !!???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 They certainly look as though they're enjoying themselves ... 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post candide Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 I liked this part of the Queen's speech, ???? "After the shared sacrifices of the Second World War, Britain and the United States worked with other allies to build an assembly of international institutions, to ensure that the horrors of conflict would never be repeated. While the world has changed, we are forever mindful of the original purpose of these structures: nations working together to safeguard a hard won peace." 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 The royals will have a good laugh after this is over at donalds expense I’m sure lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Thakkar Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Crossy said: That was my immediate thought too. Although The Donald isn't exactly renowned for immaculately tailored suits one would have thought Moss Bros could have come up with something that was close to fitting. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Liz has jewels on her head, and a sash. Charles has his medals and a sash. Camilla has a 'thing' on her dress, and a sash, but round the other way. The quicker these <deleted> are sent to the history box, the better the UK will be. Come on Jeremy; sort it out. Who has moved the spew bucket? Edited June 4, 2019 by owl sees all 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, geoffbezoz said: I feel sorry for the Queen. A lovely gracious lady having to be photographed surrounded by those people. Yeah, she even has to meet tossers like Corbyn, Bercrow and Khan! 6 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 How many of the guardsmen are wishing they could give The Donald a taste of the cold steel? He really wouldn't like it up 'im (Where's cpl. Jones when he's needed). Why does the guardsman at this end have a grey pistol grip? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, owl sees all said: Liz has jewels on her head, and a sash. Charles has his medals and a sash. Camilla has a 'thing' on her dress, and a sash, but round the other way. The quicker these <deleted> are sent to the history box, the better the UK will be. Come on Jeremy; sort it out. Who has moved the spew bucket? Who in their right mind would want a marxist anti British pro IRA, Hezbollah, and Hammas <deleted> like Corbyn in any kind of power?? 6 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 1 minute ago, Crossy said: How many of the guardsmen are wishing they could give The Donald a taste of the cold steel. Why does the guardsman at this end have a grey pistol grip? They'd probably sooner stick one in commie Corbyn or treasonous Theresa who sell their veterans out and pander to terrorist scum. Trump is extremely popular with the American military by all accounts. 8 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: Who in their right mind would want a marxist anti British pro IRA, Hezbollah, and Hammas <deleted> like Corbyn in any kind of power?? The British people, next time round. 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thakkar Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/06/03/opinions/trump-queen-elizabeth-reagan/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F Trump family visit with Queen is nothing like Reagan's President Donald Trump is taking all of his adult children along for his state visit to the UK, according to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, who tweeted the news. This means that Trump's children may be having dinner with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The scene would be reminiscent of "The Beverly Hillbillies," where Granny, Jed, Jethro, and Elly Mae all piled into a dilapidated pick-up truck and moved into a mansion once they struck oil. Such antics may have been amusing on television, but are hardly appropriate for a President of the United States. It's one thing for the President to want to share his extraordinary experiences with his family -- and he does that in spades every day by having his daughter and son-in-law on his senior staff -- but piling all the grown Trump kids onto the taxpayer-funded plane so they can have their picture taken with the Queen is simply bad form. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 Required reading for his next visit https://www.tie-a-tie.net/white-tie-guide/ Quote The waistcoat should be long enough to cover the trousers’ waistline, but at the same time be short enough so that it does not reach below the tailcoat. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, owl sees all said: The quicker these <deleted> are sent to the history box, the better the UK will be. Come on Jeremy; sort it out. Jeremy ?, give us a clue .. Edited June 4, 2019 by elliss 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, elliss said: Jeremy ?, give us a clue .. Not Ron Jeremy, or that Paxman chappie. No!! I'm talking Jeremy Corbyn. I have it on good authority that he will not drop to his knees when he meets Lizzie as PM. Edited June 4, 2019 by owl sees all 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thakkar Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 Notice also how The Queen is keeping her purse as far away as possible from the conman. 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted June 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Thakkar said: Notice also how The Queen is keeping her purse as far away as possible from the conman. Clearly you have no idea regarding our Queen !! It is a well known fact, she never carries money. DOH. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 32 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: Yeah, she even has to meet tossers like Corbyn, Bercrow and Khan! No need to name names, sufficient to say "she even has to meet tossers like all politicians" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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