Trump to meet Queen but avoid protesters as UK rolls out red carpet

July 06, 2018 21:36

There will be a fancy dinner at the birthplace of Winston Churchill and a meeting with the Queen when Donald Trump makes his first official visit to the UK next week. But the US president will spend hardly any time in London, minimising the risk of awkward encounters with angry protesters.

Announcing details of the itinerary on Friday, Downing Street disclosed that Trump will attend a black-tie dinner hosted by Prime Minister Theresa May at Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of the UK's celebrated wartime leader.

The event will begin with a military ceremony featuring the bands of the Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards in the spectacular Great Court. The music will have an American flavour, with the "Liberty Fanfare" and the "National Emblem" chosen alongside "Amazing Grace."

According to the itinerary released by Downing Street, Trump will arrive in the UK early on July 12 afternoon from a NATO summit in Brussels that could prove acrimonious, if last month's G7 summit is anything to go by. Later that evening, he will attend the Blenheim Palace dinner with First Lady Melania Trump.

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