pageantry

It is his second state visit to the UK and is accompanied by the usual pomp and pageantry.

After the fortnight the prime minister has had, a spot of rarefied pageantry is just the ticket.

Along with the royal pageantry and photo-opportunities, there will be efforts to influence the US president over trade and international co-operation.

Beyond providing a day of royal pageantry, the government has business to conduct on Thursday when proceedings move to the prime minister's country residence at Chequers.

The aim will be to dazzle and flatter him with the ultimate red-carpet experience, with guards of honour, flypasts, historic carriages, a lavish banquet, pomp and pageantry.