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Politics
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were welcomed to the U.K. by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony Monday at Buckingham Palace.

Trump Lands In U.K. For State Visit, And Insults London's Mayor

Jun 03, 2019
The state visit may be more officious and formal than Trump's tour of the U.K. last summer, but that didn't stop the president from hurling insults at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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Politics
President Trump has accepted an invitation for a state visit from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, setting up a trip in early June. The two are seen here during Trump's visit to the U.K. last June.

President Trump To Pay A State Visit To U.K. In June, At Queen's Invitation

Apr 23, 2019
The state visit will come nearly a year after Trump's first trip to the U.K. as president, when he and the first lady met Queen Elizabeth II for tea.
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Europe
Spectators gather daily to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace in London. On Friday, a military band paid tribute to Aretha Franklin at the ceremony.

To Mark An American Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'

Aug 31, 2018
Aretha Franklin, America's Queen of Soul, is being laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, and Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace paid tribute.
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The Two-Way
Queen Elizabeth II is getting a raise, in part to pay for upgrades at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen Gets A Raise And Buckingham Palace Is Poised For An Upgrade

Jun 27, 2017
It's expensive being royal. The queen is expected to get an annual payout of around $105 million by 2019 and palace repairs are a priority.
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