By Molly Claire Goddard
2:17pm PDT, Sep 19, 2025
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The royal family pulled out all the stops for
Donald Trump's state banquet.
During his headline-making trip to England,
King Charles III,
Queen Camilla,
Prince William and
Kate Middleton welcomed the president of the United States and
Melania Trump with a lavish dinner at Windsor Castle.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton entered the glittering banquet hall in front of Donald Trump's daughter
Tiffany Trump and her husband,
Michael Boulos.
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Queen Camilla wore a royal blue Fiona Clare gown paired with a sapphire tiara, while King Charles III looked dapper in his two-piece suit, sash and medals.
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Donald Trump pulled out his Sunday best in a classic suit and tails. Melania Trump gave the gathering a burst of color as she wore a yellow belted Carolina Herrera dress. However, her bare
shoulders caused a bit of outrage.
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Donald Trump and King Charles III appeared to be engaged in conversation as the party made its way into the dining room. Queen Camilla and Melania Trump didn't seem too chatty during the occasion.
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Kate Middleton stunned while wearing
Princess Diana's Lover's Knot
Tiara for the diplomatic event.
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During the dinner, Donald Trump stood up to make a
speech about being welcomed by the Brits. "This is truly one of the highest honors of my life. I have such respect for you and such respect for your country for many decades," the Republican declared as Kate Middleton and King Charles III looked on.
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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kate Middleton, Michael Boulos and others listened as Donald Trump addressed the room.
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Donald Trump and Kate Middleton clinked their glasses after the right-winger gushed over her and
Prince William in his remarks. "Melania [Trump] and I are delighted to visit again with
Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness Princess Catherine so radiant and so healthy, so beautiful. It's really a great honor," he said.
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King Charles III also made a speech about England's strong alliance with the United States. "In two world wars, we fought together to defeat the forces of tyranny," the 76-year-old explained. "Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace."
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Kate Middleton, King Charles III and the rest of the attendees gave Donald Trump a round of applause.
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While Kate Middleton, Donald Trump, King Charles III and Marco Rubio were seated on one side of the table, while Queen Camilla, Melania Trump and
Prince William sat on the opposite side.
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Donald Trump and King Charles III were locked in conversation during the extravagant meal.
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The 160 guests
reportedly feasted on Hampshire watercress panna cotta with parmesan shortbread and quail egg salad, organic Norfolk chicken ballotine wrapped in courgettes with a thyme and savory infused jus, as well as vanilla ice cream bombe with kentish raspberry sorbet interior with lightly poached plums.
