With the U.S. reeling in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination , President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump headed to the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a long-scheduled state visit.

The president is known to be a huge fan of pomp and pageantry, and Britain is eager to deliver. King Charles and Queen Camilla are hosting the Trumps at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, and activities include a horse-drawn carriage procession, military flyovers, and a state banquet. On Thursday, Trump will meet Keir Starmer at the prime minister’s country residence, Chequers. Trump was hosted for a state visit by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019, and a second visit is an unusual honor.

British officials are looking to butter up Trump as they deal with the impact of his trade war and issues

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