The president, who was so impressed with his “unprecedented” welcome to Windsor in September, has returned the hospitality.
During his speech on the South Lawn, as the King, Queen and first lady looked on, Mr Trump pointed to the east where a large “littleleaf Linden” tree (Tilia cordata) stood tall, planted by the late Queen in 1991.
“We see today a living symbol of this centuries-old bond, just a few dozen feet to the left,” he said. “Queen Elizabeth II long ago planted a young tree, a very young and beautiful tree, and look at it now.”
“Today it stands tall and proud, reaching ever higher.
“And this morning it reminds us that the mightiest of trees, like the greatest of nations, must be anchored by the strongest and deepest of roots.”
Four F-35 jets roared overhead. The Stars and Stripes flew. The builders working on the nearby ballroom, unaccountably, carried on throughout.
The King stood to thank the president, applauding and shaking his hand.
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