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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kayleigh Roberts

Why Prince William and Kate Middleton Were the First Royals to Greet Donald and Melania Trump During the State Visit

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are greeted by Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, upon their arrival at the grounds of Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, for the start of a second State Visit. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) .

Earlier this week, when Donald and Melania Trump's helicopter, Marine One, landed on the grounds of Windsor Castle, they were personally greeted by two prominent members of the royal family—Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Writing for Vanity Fair, royal author and expert Katie Nicholl explained why it was the Prince and Princess of Wales who greeted the Trumps at the Walled Garden on the Windsor estate, as opposed to King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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