The red carpets are being rolled out once again, though not in Buckingham Palace.

US President Donald Trump will instead set foot in the high-walled Windsor Castle when he arrives in the UK for his state visit, much like French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.

The change of setting, however, is not for a toned-down reception from King Charles.

On the contrary, Trump can expect a far more elaborate welcome than during his 2019 trip, when the pageantry was notably restrained.

This time, the itinerary promises all the trappings of royal spectacle that will include a carriage procession through Windsor and a formal royal salute.

As heir to the throne, Prince William plans to modernize the monarchy when King, breaking free from certain age-old royal traditions.

The Prince of Wales has never shied away from challenging royal protocol by hugging strangers and snapping selfies with people during public outings.

In one such memorable event, he embraced a weeping pensioner during a 2022 visit to Glasgow, a gesture that would have likely made his late mother, Princess Diana, proud.

Diana was known for being tactile at engagements, even avoiding gloves to have a personal connection with the public.

For centuries, the British monarchy has thrived on tradition, rituals, and protocols so polished that even a handshake or a hug seemed out of place.

But according to an insider who worked for the King for years, the next generation of royals is rewriting the script in ways that would have been unthinkable in Queen Elizabeth’s day.

And to have taken the lead in this transition are Prince William, Prince Harry, and Kate Middleton.

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