US State Visit to the UK, 17–19 September 2025

[Blog Real]

In July of this year, President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom was announced, and it will take place next week:

The President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom from 17 September to 19 September 2025.

His Majesty The King will host The President and Mrs. Trump at Windsor Castle.

State Visit by The President and First Lady of the United States

The President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump, has accepted an invitation from His...

www.royal.uk

Details of the state visit have been revealed:

Details of Trump's second state visit to UK revealed

The US president's stay with the King and Queen for the first day of his two-day visit next Wednesday will have no public-facing element, and he will remain within the private Windsor estate.

news.sky.com

 

[Moonmaiden23]

In July of this year, President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom was announced, and it will take place next week:

State Visit by The President and First Lady of the United States

The President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump, has accepted an invitation from His...

www.royal.uk

Details of the state visit have been revealed:

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In July of this year, President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom was announced, and it will take place next week:

State Visit by The President and First Lady of the United States

The President of the United States of America, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by the First Lady Mrs. Melania Trump, has accepted an invitation from His...

www.royal.uk

Details of the state visit have been revealed:

Details of Trump's second state visit to UK revealed

The US president's stay with the King and Queen for the first day of his two-day visit next Wednesday will have no public-facing element, and he will remain within the private Windsor estate.

news.sky.com

It sounds like they intend to keep Trump hidden away at Windsor during the entire visit....and that there will be "no public facing events".

I thought a public carriage ride with the Wales' was on the schedule?

 

[wbenson]

I thought a public carriage ride with the Wales' was on the schedule?

There's going to be a carriage procession, but it will be entirely within the castle estate. Maybe from Frogmore up to the castle or something like that.

 

[muriel]

There's going to be a carriage procession, but it will be entirely within the castle estate. Maybe from Frogmore up to the castle or something like that.

I am sure the carriage ride will be within the secure security ring of the Castle and its environs, and not through the town centre, as is often the case for visiting dignitaries.

The good news is that the weather looks fine, and unlike the last few days, no rain has been forecast.

 

[Alison H]

Given that Trump insisted that everyone attending the US Open men's singles final be put through airport-style security scanners because of his attendance, causing the start of the final to be delayed and many people who'd paid hundreds of dollars for tickets to miss most of the first set, I very much doubt that he'd agree to a carriage ride through the town centre! As Muriel said, it'll probably just be through the secure area.

 

[Blog Real]

The Royal House releases more information about the state visit:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🇬🇧 🇺🇸 This week, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will undertake their second State Visit to the UK. Their first took place in 2019, as guests of Queen Elizabeth II. Find out what to expect when the Royal

60K likes, 5,537 comments - theroyalfamily on September 15, 2025: "🇬🇧 🇺🇸 This week, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will undertake their second State Visit to the UK. Their first took place in 2019, as guests of Queen Elizabeth II. Find out what to expect when the Royal Family...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1967598029768368636

 

[An Ard Ri]

Preparations at Windsor ahead of the US State Visit.
Inside the lavish state banquet for Donald Trump at Windsor Castle

 

[Marengo]

As a reminder: please note that any OT comments on the president of the US or political comments in general will be removed from this thread and the focus will be solely on the visit itself.

 

[Blog Real]

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are heading to London for a state visit that begins tomorrow.

Live:

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in London tonight for a state visit that begins tomorrow.

Live:

 

[GondorHasNoPants]

I watched an interview with Trump this morning where a journalist asked him about the visit, and Trump talked about how what a good, longtime friend King Charles is. Which surprised me a little. Are they good friends? Do they know each other at all outside of Trump's previous state visit?

 

[taogg]

I watched an interview with Trump this morning where a journalist asked him about the visit, and Trump talked about how what a good, longtime friend King Charles is. Which surprised me a little. Are they good friends? Do they know each other at all outside of Trump's previous state visit?

He always says someone is his ‘good friend,’ so I wouldn’t take it too seriously.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

I watched an interview with Trump this morning where a journalist asked him about the visit, and Trump talked about how what a good, longtime friend King Charles is. Which surprised me a little. Are they good friends? Do they know each other at all outside of Trump's previous state visit?

Surprised me he called him Charles first name no formality, then said he was the first head of state to get a second state visit … not accurate the Queen of Denmark made 2 state visits to the UK and then went on having the honour of it being at Windsor like they changed it specially for him. Did he miss Macron’s visit??

 

[muriel]

I watched an interview with Trump this morning where a journalist asked him about the visit, and Trump talked about how what a good, longtime friend King Charles is. Which surprised me a little. Are they good friends? Do they know each other at all outside of Trump's previous state visit?

Charles has known Trump for many years. I don't think they were ever friends personally, but they are now professional friends!

 

[GondorHasNoPants]

Charles has known Trump for many years. I don't think they were ever friends personally, but they are now professional friends!

I figured they would know each other from both being 'big people' on the world stage, but the way Trump described it, you would think they had each other labelled as BFF on Whatsapp

 

[muriel]

I figured they would know each other from both being 'big people' on the world stage, but the way Trump described it, you would think they had each other labelled as BFF on Whatsapp

I have long felt that ones credibility often lies in what one says!

 

[Camsterlaird]

I wish he wasn't here - calling the King "Prince Charles" for goodness sake.

why wasn't he given a protocol sheet? No-one other than the King's immediate family calls the King by his first name.

 

[Prinsara]

The man is not “bigly” on protocol. Or reading. Or accuracy, suffice to say. Anyone expecting much of any of it should turn their focus elsewhere.

 

[Blog Real]

Before the state visit begins, a look back at US Presidential state visits to the UK.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🇺🇸 🇬🇧 President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will arrive in Windsor later today to begin their State Visit. For more than a century, successive monarchs have welcomed American presidents to the United Kingdom,

35K likes, 1,131 comments - theroyalfamily on September 17, 2025: "🇺🇸 🇬🇧 President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will arrive in Windsor later today to begin their State Visit. For more than a century, successive monarchs have welcomed American presidents to the United Kingdom, celebrating...

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Live from today's state visit.

 

[Alison H]

It all feels like rather an anti-climax. I understand the security concerns, and I understand the concerns that, given the many controversies surrounding Trump, people might have turned up to boo him, but having a carriage ride that just goes through the Windsor estate seems very silly.

There are tourists outside the castle, and some of them are wearing MAGA hats and presumably would therefore like to see Trump, but no-one's seeing anything other than a very ugly steel wall.

 

[iceflower]

Here's a gallery for today that will be updated during the day:


** gettyimages: GBR: UK Hosts President Trump And First Lady Melania Trump For State Visit **

 

[Asteria12]

Catherine looks gorgeous as ever, and I really love that vibrant blue on the Queen!

 

[Toledo]

Given that Trump insisted that everyone attending the US Open men's singles final be put through airport-style security scanners because of his attendance, causing the start of the final to be delayed and many people who'd paid hundreds of dollars for tickets to miss most of the first set, I very much doubt that he'd agree to a carriage ride through the town centre! As Muriel said, it'll probably just be through the secure area.

We already had security drama this past week in the USA and don't need any more, especially happening anywhere near the UK royals. For the paying audience at the US Open, it's just a game inconvenience no different that any rock concert delayed by the main act. In this case for today, all security issues have to clear to protect the royals and the visiting dignitary and his wife.

I'm watching in on TV live right now and the rapport between Trump and king Charles looks like two old friends, that have been through a lot lately at the personal and health level, getting together for a family visit and catching up with life and their advance age.

Remember Trump was born in 1946, and Charles was born in 1948. They are contemporaries sharing experiences in different parts of the world from the Cold War to the Beatles Era and beyond to today's internet age. I bet they can talk for hours on anecdotes about their youth and what they have seen in life.

 

[taogg]

I like how all three couples coordinated their colours between husband and wife. Perhaps it’s just the photos, but Queen Camilla looks a bit tired to me. I hope she’s feeling well enough to attend the state banquet tonight.

 

[Frelinghighness]

We already had security drama this past week in the USA and don't need any more, especially happening anywhere near the UK royals. For the paying audience at the US Open, it's just a game inconvenience no different that any rock concert delayed by the main act. In this case for today, all security issues have to clear to protect the royals and the visiting dignitary and his wife.

I'm watching in on TV live right now and the rapport between Trump and king Charles looks like two old friends, that have been through a lot lately at the personal and health level, getting together for a family visit and catching up with life and their advance age.

Remember Trump was born in 1946, and Charles was born in 1948. They are contemporaries sharing experiences in different parts of the world from the Cold War to the Beatles Era and beyond to today's internet age. I bet they can talk for hours on anecdotes about their youth and what they have seen in life.

The King can talk to anyone diplomatically, he has been doing it his whole life and had a great example with the late Queen. They must entertain any head of state the government decides upon, from the most vile dictators to close allies. This is his job, I doubt he is friends with any of them, possibly fellow royal heads of state.

The Queen is looking wonderful, hope she is feeling better

 

[Blog Real]

More photos:

King Charles jokes around with Donald Trump at Windsor

Prince William and Kate greeted the Trumps in the Walled Garden on the Windsor estate when the President's Marine One helicopter arrived just after midday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Kate is radiant in red as she welcomes the Trumps to Windsor Castle

Kate and Prince William , both 43, greeted the Trumps in the Walled Garden on the Windsor estate and accompanied them to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside Victoria House.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Melania stuns in yellow as Trump joins Charles and Camilla at banquet

RECAP: Follow the latest developments on Donald Trump's first full day of his second UK state visit as the President spends the day in Windsor Castle where he will meet King Charles.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Carlos III y la reina Camilla reciben a los Trump en una visita histórica y con tradiciones nunca vistas

El Castillo de Windsor se convierte en el epicentro de una jornada diplomática sin precedentes, con procesión en carruaje, triple guardia de honor y, al caer la noche, una ceremonia inédita en visitas de Estado

www.hola.com

Melania Trump apuesta por un traje de Alta Costura y sombrero 'royal' en su encuentro con los Reyes de Inglaterra

La Primera Dama estadounidense ha lucido un conjunto clásico y discreto francés y un sombrero con guiño a la realeza

www.hola.com

El gran encuentro estilístico de Melania Trump y Kate Middleton: apuestan por tonos de frutos del bosque y dan la bienvenida al otoño

Más allá de la política, la imagen de ambas caminando juntas resume una lección de estilo internacional. La princesa de Gales, fiel a la tradición y al legado histórico de la corona británica, y Melania Trump, defensora de un glamour sofisticado

www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968308201872638076

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968305875686449290

 

[Mirabel]

The King can talk to anyone diplomatically, he has been doing it his whole life and had a great example with the late Queen. They must entertain any head of state the government decides upon, from the most vile dictators to close allies. This is his job, I doubt he is friends with any of them, possibly fellow royal heads of state.

Very true, it's a job, and one the RF does well. Trump has been invited for a reason, and he seems to be basking in the warm welcome from Charles.

 

[GondorHasNoPants]

Four men have been arrested after a giant image of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein was projected onto part of Windsor Castle:

Four arrests after images of Trump and Epstein projected on Windsor Castle

Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

www.bbc.com

 

[carlota]

Four men have been arrested after a giant image of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein was projected onto part of Windsor Castle:

Four arrests after images of Trump and Epstein projected on Windsor Castle

Police said four people remain in custody after the "stunt," which coincided with the US president's arrival in the UK.

www.bbc.com

I am surprised this was allowed to happen - one would think security is tighter in that area surrounding high profile visits such as this one. the images were quite clear so I am assuming they were beamed from not too far.

 

[GondorHasNoPants]

I am surprised this was allowed to happen - one would think security is tighter in that area surrounding high profile visits such as this one. the images were quite clear so I am assuming they were beamed from not too far.

Beamed from a hotel across the road from the castle, outside the security zone. Quite ingenious, in a way...

 

[Kenya]

It’s surprising that they were arrested. I know yesterday, a group unfurled a giant picture of Trump and Epstein on a lawn outside the walls of the palace and I didn’t hear of any arrests related to that (though I may have missed it).