Trump met with the royals as he stepped off Marine One(Image: Getty)

Donald Trump 'breaks royal protocol' minutes after landing at Windsor Castle

by · NottinghamshireLive

Donald Trump seemingly breached Royal protocol within moments of disembarking from the Marine One helicopter, marking the commencement of their State Visit to the UK. The US President and his wife, Melania, arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, September 17, initiating their first full day of engagements during their second state visit to the UK.

Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, were on hand in the castle's gardens to warmly welcome the President and First Lady. Mr Trump shook hands with the Prince of Wales almost immediately after leaving the helicopter.

Prince William and Princess Kate welcoming the Trumps to Windsor(Image: Getty)

While this is customary according to royal protocol, the US President seemed to take it a step further by patting William on the arm as the handshake concluded. Trump, along with other US presidents, has previously deviated from Royal protocol in this way. Royal experts informed the Express that the household was unlikely to be offended by the gesture.

The US president and his wife Melania emerged from the Marine One helicopter at 12.16pm.

Their arrival was heralded with music from The Band of the Household Cavalry, donned in state dress - a uniform dating back to the 17th century and crafted from pure gold thread, reports the Express.

Upon reaching the Walled Garden, located in the Royal Kitchen Gardens at Frogmore on Windsor's private Home Park estate, the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted the couple.

The American leader and First Lady received a warm, family-oriented welcome outside Victoria House, a lesser-known property tucked away in the Royal Kitchen Gardens at Frogmore on the private Windsor estate.

William and Kate were the first to extend the Royal charm offensive, greeting the Trumps upon their arrival in Marine One, the designated call sign for the aircraft of the United States Marine Corps carrying the president.

Princess Kate, Prince William and King Charles all greeted Trump warmly(Image: Getty)

Subsequently, the King extended his welcome to Donald Trump at Windsor.

As the two leaders met, a 41-round gun salute echoed from six First World War era guns, fired simultaneously by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle. Meanwhile, over 20 miles away at the Tower of London, the Honourable Artillery Company staged another salute.

The grandeur and spectacle of the military ceremonial presented for Mr Trump is unparalleled, marking the most extensive military ceremonial welcome for a state visit to the UK in recent memory.