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Trump at Windsor Castle: A state visit with French flair!
Donald Trump visits the United Kingdom on September 17, 2025, accompanied by a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle.
Trump at Windsor Castle: A state visit with French flair!
On a golden September day, September 17, 2025, Donald Trump and his wife Melania landed in the United Kingdom for a historic state visit. This wasn't just a normal meeting between the US President and the British Royal Family; Trump was the first US president to be invited to a second state visit to Great Britain. This invitation was personally received by King Charles III. signed and presented by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office. Trump was extremely pleased with the invitation and accepted it immediately, which should further strengthen the “special relationship” between the two nations, as tagesschau.de reports.
The reception at Windsor Castle, which was decorated with an impressive military procession of 1,300 soldiers and 120 horses, turned into a pompous event. King Charles III and the British government had a lot on their plate to strengthen ties with the US, especially at a time when Trump's “America First” policies are creating both economic and security pressures. The president also received a state reception with around 160 guests, including the royal family and prominent business figures.
An opulent banquet
The banquet, which concluded the evening, was accompanied by an exquisite French-inspired menu. The menu included delicacies such as panna cotta of cress and quail eggs, ballottine of free-range chicken and a bombe glacée cardinal. Exceptional drinks were also served, including a cognac from 1912 and the special “Transatlantic Whiskey Sour”. As huffingtonpost.fr describes, the table decoration was just as opulent as the menu: Over 1,462 pieces of silver cutlery decorated the table, and the musical accompaniment included songs from Trump's election campaign as well as classical opera pieces.
Protests and diplomatic tensions
But not everyone was enthusiastic about Trump's visit. Outside the castle, around 5,000 people protested against the state visit, about 40 kilometers from Windsor. The British government is aware of these protests and deliberately organized the visit outside of London in order to minimize points of contact with the British public and avoid unnecessary tension. Despite all the joy at the pomp and charisma of the evening, nervousness about Trump's erratic behavior remains palpable in the British government and in the palace. apnews.com reports that even the dialogue between Trump and Prime Minister Starmer was dominated by topics such as the economy, artificial intelligence and geopolitical challenges.
Over the course of the evening, Trump praised the "priceless and eternal" relationship between the US and the UK and made notable comments about year-on-year developments in the US. King Charles III also highlighted the two nations' cooperation and recalled the historic ups and downs they have endured together, while addressing the current challenges posed by Russia.
In summary, this state visit is not only a sign of the close connection between the USA and Great Britain, but also vividly illustrates the falling public approval of Trump's presidency in the country of his roots. Despite his distinctive but often controversial style, the geopolitical dispute between the two nations remains current and relevant.