During his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were welcomed with ceremony and tradition by King Charles, Queen Camilla, and members of the Royal Family. The multi-day visit included meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where a multi-billion-pound technology agreement was announced, as well as a grand state banquet at Windsor Castle.
A Historic Return to the UK
This marked Trump’s second official state visit to the UK, making him the first modern U.S. president to receive such an invitation twice. Many observers described the visit as a significant diplomatic gesture designed to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Kate Middleton at the Center of Attention
At the Windsor banquet, Trump was seated beside Catherine, Princess of Wales, a pairing that quickly became a topic of conversation. According to body language specialist Bruce Durham, the dynamic between the two offered rare insight.
“Look how regal and composed she appears,” Durham noted. “Her presence suggests a subtle shift in dynamic, with Trump momentarily stepping back from his usual dominant role. It highlights how much influence Princess Catherine can have in any room.”
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