Trump praises King Charles and royal family after state banquet

WorldPolitics
18 Sep 2025 • 9:07 PM MYT
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Donald Trump praised the royal family after he joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales at a lavish state banquet.

The US president was sitting between His Majesty and Kate at the table; the Princess of Wales was seen smiling up at him as he delivered his speech.

Speaking at Chequers on Thursday, 18 September, as he and Sir Keir Starmer signed a historic tech investment deal, Mr Trump said of the royals: "Melania and I are forever thankful to His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla for a fantastic evening last night."