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It’s Wednesday. I’ve been watching the livestream of Trump in the United Kingdom all morning, and now all I want is to enjoy high tea 🫖 this afternoon.

In today's issue:

• Gilded carriage ride for Trump in UK
• Protesters put spotlight on Epstein
• Fired CDC chief divulges on RFK Jr.
• Read Charlie Kirk alleged assassin's texts
• Fed tees up 2 p.m. interest rate decision

👑 IN THE UK

The royals *really* know how to do pomp and circumstance:

And President Trump appears to be delighted by it. He and first lady Melania Trump are in the United Kingdom today — and King Charles III greeted him with grandeur. Trump was treated to a ride in a horse-drawn gilded carriage while “The Star-Spangled Banner” was performed live.

📸 Omg, what an incredible photo, from the great Doug Mills

💬 Follow today’s live blog

➤ SIGHTS AND SOUNDS:

Protesters projected photos on Windsor Castle: Some of the photos show Jeffrey Epstein, Trump, the first lady and Prince Andrew. NewsNation reports that four people were arrested for the stunt. 📸 Photos projected on Windsor Castle

What is Kate, the Princess of Wales wearing?: She is wearing a maroon coat dress with a matching hat. Trump told her, “You’re beautiful, so beautiful,” per People. 📸 Photos of the greeting

Melania Trump’s outfit for tonight: CNN’s Alayna Treene reports that the first lady has been planning her outfit for tonight’s State Banquet “for months.”

📹The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a video of the arrival

Gifts exchanged: The Trumps were gifted several items, including a personalized Anya Hindmarch handbag. (Melania Trump is known for her love of fashion.) The King and Queen Camilla were also given several gifts, including a replica of former President Eisenhower's sword as a reminder of their partnership during WWII. 📝 List of gifts exchanged

📹Trump riding in a horse-drawn carriage

Can you lip read?: The Daily Mail’s Rebecca English posted a clip of Trump and the king. English says the king says to Trump: “Watch the sword.”

The Trumps’ accommodations:

© The Hill