Donald Trump’s state visit will see UK and US F-35 fighter jets join up for a flyover for the first time, as the US president is treated to a military ceremonial described as unprecedented in its scale and spectacle. ‌

The King and Queen will greet him and the first lady with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. As Trump shakes hands with the King - whom the American leader hailed as a “friend” on the eve of the event - gun salutes will be fired simultaneously by the British Army in Windsor and at the Tower of London. ‌

The largest guard of honour ever at a state visit will be presented to Mr Trump for inspection, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). ‌

Some 1,300 members of the British military and 120 horses will be involved, with 160 personnel from the Royal Ma

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