State Visit from the President of the United States: June 3-5, 2019

[muriel]

Thread to discuss upcoming state visit by the POTUS to the UK

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48020410

Donald Trump's state visit to the UK set for 3 June

[Lumutqueen]

If there were ever a more political visit...

[Mirabel]

I love state banquets; the clothes and jewels are outstanding.

Wonder who will attend?


If Kate does, I really hope she'll delve into the vaults again and wear a historic piece. Meghan will most likely still be on maternity leave.


Others- probably Anne, Sophie, maybe Princess Michael since she usually tends to turn up at state banquets. Anyone else?

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Mirabel

I love state banquets; the clothes and jewels are outstanding.

Wonder who will attend?


If Kate does, I really hope she'll delve into the vaults again and wear a historic piece. Meghan will most likely still be on maternity leave.


Others- probably Anne, Sophie, maybe Princess Michael since she usually tends to turn up at state banquets. Anyone else?

I expect all available family members to attend given the importance of the visit ( especially post-Brexit).

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Mirabel

I love state banquets; the clothes and jewels are outstanding.

Wonder who will attend?


If Kate does, I really hope she'll delve into the vaults again and wear a historic piece. Meghan will most likely still be on maternity leave.


Others- probably Anne, Sophie, maybe Princess Michael since she usually tends to turn up at state banquets. Anyone else?

I wish I could witness a one-on-one between Trump and Princess Anne.

[wyevale]

Gosh.. in London too...

The climate change/lefty protest types will be out in force...they will see it an an honour to an [essentially] unworthy individual, whilst the rest of us will regard it as an honour duly paid to our greatest ally, who have chosen to elect him as their leader..
The 'extinction rebellion' protesters in Parliament Square may as well camp out there until President Trump arrives in June. It’s the same people anyway.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Mirabel

If Kate does, I really hope she'll delve into the vaults again and wear a historic piece. Meghan will most likely still be on maternity leave.

I suspect she will be wearing the usual QM Lovers Knot tiara. I hope she wears the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace with the tiara.

[Mirabel]

Originally Posted by wyevale

Gosh.. in London too...


The 'extinction rebellion' protesters in Parliament Square may as well camp out there until President Trump arrives in June. It’s the same people anyway.

Although I believe the Eco-Warriors mean well, I can't help doubting that they'd make any meaningful changes that will impact their lifestyles.

Are they truly willing to give up flying? Or air-conditioning, or any one of a thousand other things that affect the environment?

Anyway, a state banquet is a state banquet, and I can't wait- they are such dazzling events.
(I really hope Kate will borrow a historic jewel that hasn't been seen in years.)

Now that Eugenie is married, perhaps she will attend?

[RoyalHighness 2002]

If they don't become regular attendees, I think this is the most likely state visit for Beatrice and Eugenie to take part in. They lived in the US for a couple of years each and no one can forget the shout-out President Trump's gave Eugenie on her wedding day.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by RoyalHighness 2002

If they don't become regular attendees, I think this is the most likely state visit for Beatrice and Eugenie to take part in. They lived in the US for a couple of years each and no one can forget the shout-out President Trump's gave Eugenie on her wedding day.

I am not sure they will be that relevant to the state banquet.

[MARG]

Oh, I am looking forward to this State Visit. Come the State Banquet I expect a full turnout of as many Royals as are able and a bling to the nth degree. We even have tiaras for both York Princesses. And yes Beatrice can wear one as a Princess is of the blood, just as the single Elizabeth, Margaret and Anne did.

[wyevale]

I doubt the Duchess of Sussex will attend, given her [noted] public antipathy to the guest of honour..

{She has 'pregnancy leave', as a ready made reason for her absence}.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by wyevale

I doubt the Duchess of Sussex will attend, given her [noted] public antipathy to the guest of honour..

{She has 'pregnancy leave', as a ready made reason for her absence}.

Regardless of maternity leave, if she was asked to attend she would. Personal feelings are left at the dole when it comes to state visits.

[jacqui24]

Meghan likely won't attend. Unlikely due to her personal feelings towards the person, rather she would've had the baby just about a month or so before this. As many have noted members of the royal family carries out their duty regardless of personal feelings towards the individual, I'm not sure why people would think the Duchess of Sussex isn't capable of sitting through an official function with someone she disagrees with.

On another note, I didn't know UK had a Her Royal Majesty. Whoever is in charge of protocol at the WH should be fired.

[TLLK]

I am speechless now that I've read that announcement. "Her Royal Majesty?"

[Moonmaiden23]

Why are you folks shocked?

You Brits better give him the welcome he feels is his due.

Or there will be real hell to pay....on Twitter.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

Or there will be real hell to pay....on Twitter.

Because we are really concerned about what Trump's rants on Twitter!

[Moonmaiden23]

Of course not....tongue was very FIRMLY in cheek there....

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

Of course not....tongue was very FIRMLY in cheek there....

Likewise!!

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

Why are you folks shocked?

Not shocked. More like appalled by the lack of professionalism from the professionals.