President Trump concluded a two-day state visit to Britain, which included a departure from Windsor Castle following a meeting with King Charles III. Mr. Trump described King Charles III as a “great king.” The visit was set to finalize with a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a joint news conference, and anticipated announcements regarding business agreements between American and British companies. Discussions at Windsor Castle largely avoided overt political disagreements concerning issues such as trade and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. These topics were expected to be addressed at Chequers, the prime minister’s country residence, and during the subsequent news conference. First Lady Melania Trump was scheduled to remain at Windsor Castle for further engagements with Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The diplomatic engagements followed a formal white-tie dinner at Windsor Castle, where President Trump expressed significant praise for the British royal family. He stated that receiving a second state visit invitation to the United Kingdom constituted one of the “highest honors” of his life. Attendees at the dinner included White House aides, cabinet secretaries, American business leaders, their British counterparts, and members of the British aristocracy.
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