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It was the presidential version of what-I-did-on-my-summer-vacation: Buckingham Palace to see bearskin-hatted guards; Normandy for the hallowed rows of fallen American heroes; and the west of Ireland for a round of golf on the Atlantic-facing links.
For a man who would rather remain in his own bedroom than venture abroad, President Donald Trump this week appeared to savor the sightseeing aspects of his visit to Europe, where foreign counterparts eager to instill a sense of weighted history in the President (and his extended family) played tour guide and docent.
Trump’s inner-tourist emerged as he slowly paced Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery with the 93-year-old monarch, lingering over displays of old maps and a strategically selected swatch of yellow fabric – a piece of MacLeod tartan, the family of Trump’s mother.
He made a stop at the warren of rooms from which Winston Churchill directed the war effort, a must-stop in every London guidebook and a pilgrimage of sorts for a President who’s sought to emulate the man, at least in photographs.
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US President Donald Trump, visiting the Normandy American Cemetery in France, participates in a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, June 6.
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Trump and his wife, Melania, visit the graves of troops who died on D-Day.
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The Trumps are joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, as they watch a flyover on June 6.
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A World War II veteran shows Trump a photo of himself with the President.
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Trump addresses the commemoration ceremony in France.
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Macron and Trump embrace during the D-Day ceremony.
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A World War II veteran looks over Trump's shoulder during the commemoration ceremony.
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At a D-Day event held Wednesday, June 5, in Portsmouth, England, Trump reads a prayer that President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave over the radio on D-Day.
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Trump heads back after speaking at the event in Portsmouth on June 5.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles play host to the Trumps at the D-Day event in Portsmouth. British Prime Minister Theresa May is at left.
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Trump meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the D-Day event in Portsmouth.
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The Trumps pose for a photo ahead of a dinner at Winfield House in London on Tuesday, June 4. Joining them, from left, are Woody Johnson, the US ambassador to the United Kingdom; Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Charles; and Johnson's wife, Suzanne Ircha.
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Trump and Prince Charles share a toast at Winfield House.
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Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May speak at the dinner on June 4.
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Melania Trump spends time with Camilla and Suzanne Ircha, the wife of the US ambassador.
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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, center, arrives at Winfield House, where the Trumps are staying during their visit.
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Trump and May give a joint news conference on June 4. "I think she's done a very good job," Trump said, reversing past critiques of her failure to strike a Brexit deal that both Parliament and the EU can accept.
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Trump and May are followed by their spouses as they make their way to the news conference in London on June 4. The President offered plenty of praise for May, who recently announced her resignation.
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Philip May and Melania Trump attend a garden party at No. 10 Downing Street.
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Larry, the No. 10 Downing Street cat, sits underneath The Beast, the presidential armored Cadillac.
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Trump speaks opposite May at a business roundtable discussion in London.
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Trump stands next to Queen Elizabeth II before a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Monday, June 3. Joining them are Melania Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla.
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The state banquet had a few hundred guests, including several of Trump's children.
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Trump and the Queen laugh during the state banquet.
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The Trumps tour Westminster Abbey on June 3.
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The President signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey. "Thank you so much," his message said. "This has been a great honor. Special place."
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The Trumps are joined by Prince Andrew as they pay their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
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The President's convoy drives down Pall Mall in London on June 3.
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Queen Elizabeth II welcomes the Trumps to Buckingham Palace. She took them on a tour of the royal collection.
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Among the items on display was "American Pewter Thoroughbred," a gift that Trump gave the Queen last year.
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Trump inspects a guard of honor at Buckingham Palace.
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The US National Anthem is played during a welcoming ceremony at Buckingham Palace. From left are Melania Trump, the Queen, Trump, Charles and Camilla.
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British Army troops fire a cannon in London's Green Park to mark the beginning of Trump's visit.
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The Queen greets the President as he arrives at Buckingham Palace.
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Prince Charles greets Trump as he steps off Marine One at Buckingham Palace.
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The Trumps are welcomed in London by Charles and Camilla.
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Trump's daughter Ivanka, who is also advisor to the President, looks out of a window at Buckingham Palace.
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People outside Buckingham Palace photograph the Changing of the Guard ahead of Trump's arrival on June 3.
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The Trumps arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the US ambassador, on June 3.
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Amnesty International installs "Resist Trump" banners on Vauxhall Bridge in London.
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Marine One flies past the BT Tower in London.
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The Trumps walk toward Marine One after arriving at London's Stansted Airport on June 3.
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The President salutes troops as he and the first lady arrive at Stansted Airport.
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Trump is greeted by UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt after arriving at the airport.