Donald and Melania Trump join British Royal Family for state banquet at Windsor Castle - September 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were honored with an opulent white-tie state banquet in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This marked the centerpiece of the Trumps' unprecedented second state visit to the UK, blending centuries-old royal tradition with modern diplomacy. Amid a 165-foot-long table adorned with priceless silverware and seasonal blooms, around 160 guests—including senior royals, top U.S. officials, tech titans, and media moguls—gathered to celebrate the enduring US-UK alliance. The evening featured heartfelt toasts from the King and President, a performance of Vivaldi's Gloria, and a menu of French-inspired delicacies like poached salmon and roast grouse, underscoring themes of shared history and future collaboration.
Guests
King Charles III, Monarch of the United Kingdom
Queen Camilla, Queen Consort
William, Prince of Wales, Heir Apparent to the British Throne
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Heir Apparent Consort
Anne, Princess Royal, President of the Save the Children Fund
Tim Laurence, Vice Admiral (Retired), Husband of the Princess Royal
Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Patron of Multiple Charities
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of Tomorrow's Women
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Member of the House of Lords
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, Patron of the Arts
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Rupert Murdoch, Media Mogul and Executive Chairman of News Corp
Elena Murdoch, Wife of Rupert Murdoch
Steve Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone
Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple
Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer of Nvidia
Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States
Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
Tiffany Trump, Daughter of the President
Michael Boulos, Husband of Tiffany Trump
Paula Reynolds, Business Executive and Philanthropist