UK–U.S. State Visit: Ceremony, Talks and Public Reaction

President Donald Trump made an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom on September 17, 2025. The visit has been marked by royal ceremony and a state banquet at Windsor Castle, where King Charles praised the special relationship with the United States and said the countries stand together in support of Ukraine. The king also noted shared history in wars and security cooperation, and his remarks have highlighted defence ties that many diplomats view as central today.

While the events inside the castle were ceremonial, thousands of people protested in London and public debate has followed the visit. The British government has used the meetings to discuss trade, technology and security projects, and business leaders attended dinner events to explore investment and job growth. Therefore, the trip combined symbolism and practical talks; however, it also showed how public opinion can be divided. Furthermore, officials on both sides said they would continue talks on technology cooperation in the coming months.