President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump soaked up the ultimate royal treatment in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, cruising in a majestic carriage straight to Windsor Castle. There, they were greeted with open arms by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales. This wasn’t just any visit—it was a full-blown display of alliance between two powerhouse nations.
The Trumps’ carriage rolled into the castle courtyard flanked by British military riders on horseback, showcasing the kind of pomp that reminds everyone of Britain’s storied heritage. According to reports from the New York Post, a massive 1,300 servicemen and 120 horses joined the spectacle, turning the event into a true celebration of tradition and power. And to top it off, a combined U.S.-U.K. military flyover roared overhead
As the presidential couple stepped foot on the historic grounds, the strains of the “Star-Spangled Banner” filled the air, a proud nod to American grit amid the ancient walls. Trump didn’t just stand by—he jumped right in, inspecting the Guard of Honor alongside the king.
This marks the second time Trump has received such a lavish welcome in the U.K., after his state visit back in June 2019. In fact, he’s the first U.S. president in history to snag an invitation for a second state visit, a clear sign of the deep respect he’s earned across the pond.
The day’s agenda didn’t stop at ceremonies. The Trumps geared up for a lavish banquet with the royal family at Windsor Castle that evening. Before digging in, they made a solemn stop at St. George’s Chapel to lay a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb.
On Thursday, Trump shifted gears to business, meeting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the scenic Chequers estate. The duo inked key deals on tech and energy, then faced the press together.
“My relationship is very good with the U.K., and Charles, as you know, who’s now king, is my friend,” Trump declared on Tuesday before leaving the White House, highlighting the personal ties that make these alliances rock-solid.
But this visit lands hot on the heels of massive street action in London, where over 100,000 patriots rallied under the banner of activist Tommy Robinson. They demanded the British government slam the brakes on endless waves of Muslim migrants flooding in, waving British flags and the bold red-and-white St. George’s cross while chanting, “We want our country back!”
These fed-up citizens are echoing what Trump has hammered home for years: Europe’s lax borders are a recipe for disaster. Yet, he’s given props to the U.K. lately for toughening up its approach.
“On immigration, you better get your act together, or you’re not going to have Europe anymore,” Trump warned in August during a stop in Scotland. He doubled down: “You gotta stop the horrible invasion that’s happening to Europe, many countries in Europe.”
Trump didn’t hold back on energy either, slamming Europe’s obsession with windmills as a flop that wrecks landscapes without delivering real power.
Of course, not everyone’s thrilled with Trump’s straight-shooting style. A smattering of protesters showed up in London, toting anti-Trump and anti-Israel placards, some even flaunting Palestinian flags. The night before, agitators beamed images of the Trumps next to convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle’s walls, leading to four arrests, as per reports from the Associated Press.
Yet, these outbursts paled in comparison to past gripes. British commentator Piers Morgan nailed it on social media: “Barely any anti-Trump protests in Windsor or London… very different mood to his last state visit, and very revealing about changing attitudes to the President second time round.”
Back home, Trump’s administration is walking the walk on security, launching aggressive crackdowns on crime that’s plagued American cities for too long. He signed a proclamation just days ago to form a federal task force aimed at Memphis, Tennessee, a Democrat-run hotspot drowning in violence. Despite pushback from local officials, Trump’s team is deploying the National Guard, FBI, ATF, and DEA to root out gangs, drugs, and mayhem, vowing to make streets safe again.
This isn’t isolated—Trump’s eyeing other trouble zones like Chicago, St. Louis, and New Orleans for similar interventions, signaling a nationwide push to reclaim law and order from soft-on-crime policies. In Washington, D.C., he issued an executive order ramping up federal actions, pulling in resources to smash criminal networks.
