Former beauty pageant boss Donald Trump kicked off his visit to the U.K. by gushing over Princess Kate Middleton’s beauty.

The president, 79, and first lady were greeted by Princess Kate, 43, and Prince William, also 43, on the grounds of Windsor Castle Wednesday morning. As soon as the president stepped off Marine One, he shook Middleton’s hand and said, “You’re beautiful, so beautiful.”

The royal family posted a video montage of the moment they greeted the Trumps on X.

Trump is on day two of his unprecedented second state visit to the UK. Wednesday was filled with pomp and circumstance, including a photo op at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb and a “fairground parade” featuring Trump and Melania in a fancy carriage.

On Thursday, Trump will talk politics with British Prime Minist

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