
President Donald Trump's historic second state visit to Britain kicked off with fresh controversy after he opted for a firm handshake rather than the traditional bow when greeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The 79-year-old US president and First Lady Melania Trump arrived by Marine One at Windsor Castle just after noon, where Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed them before meeting the King and Queen Camilla. Video footage captured Trump extending his hand to Charles whilst placing his other hand on the monarch's arm – a gesture that immediately sparked debate about whether he'd breached centuries-old royal protocol.