WINDSOR, UK – President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump commenced a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, marked by a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles III.
The visit, the first of its kind for a U.S. president hosted by the British monarch at Windsor, began with a formal greeting from members of the Royal Family, including Prince William, Princess Catherine, and Queen Camilla. The itinerary featured a traditional horse-drawn carriage procession and an inspection of a guard of honor, which was comprised of regiments from the Grenadier, Coldstream, and Scots Guards.
A performance of the American national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” followed the ceremonial events. The day’s schedule also included private engagements between the leaders, a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and talks focused on strengthening U.S.-UK bilateral ties.
As the official events unfolded, thousands of protesters gathered in London to demonstrate. Meanwhile, online discussions scrutinized protocol details of the visit, notably the absence of a red carpet upon the President’s arrival and his positioning during the guard inspection.
An official post from the White House on X confirmed a meeting between @POTUS and King Charles III at Windsor.
