Trump wants to ride in Queen's gold carriage during UK visit

April 16, 2017 15:12

US President Donald Trump wants to ride in the Queen's gold-plated royal carriage when he travels to London on a state visit -- an insistence that has thrown British security forces into a tizzy.

The White House has made clear it regards the carriage procession as an essential element of the itinerary for US President Trump's visit currently planned for the second week of October, The Sunday Times reported, citing officials.

But security officials have warned that the carriage journey down The Mall to Buckingham Palace will require a "monster" security operation, far greater than for any recent state visit, the paper said.

World leaders have been treated to the traditional Horse Guards welcoming parade --in which the Queen's carriage is drawn down The Mall to Buckingham Palace by six white horses.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have also taken such carriage rides during state visits.

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