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Donald Trump’s keep at Windsor Fortress throughout his state go to might be nothing however one of the best for the American president.
On Tuesday, President Trump and first girl Melania arrived within the U.Okay., the place they had been greeted by International Secretary Yvette Cooper. They spent the evening at Windsor Fortress, in accordance with The Guardian.
Whereas no public occasions had been deliberate for the night, the festivities are set to start on Wednesday because the couple might be hosted by King Charles III. Forward of the couple’s arrival, a whole bunch of workers labored by way of the halls and grounds of the almost 1,000-year-old fort to make sure the monarch welcomed the couple in true royal style.
U.Okay. POLICE DEPLOY ‘COMPREHENSIVE’ DRONE OPERATION ACROSS WINDSOR CASTLE FOR TRUMP VISIT
U.S. President Donald Trump inspects an honor guard throughout a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London on June 3, 2019. The British royal household is rolling out the crimson carpet for the Trumps throughout his second state go to. (Mandel Ngan/AFP through Getty Photos)
“They are going to keep in one in all Windsor Fortress’s grand visitor suites reserved for heads of state,” British Royals Skilled Hilary Fordwich advised Fox Information Digital. “Every suite has adjoining bedrooms for privateness.”
“Concerning tea, there’s a particular Windsor Fortress black tea often known as the ‘Royal Mix’ that might be supplied,” Fordwich stated. “Their keep will embrace full navy honor guards, three brass bands, and the extremely anticipated banquet in St George’s Corridor.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Fortress on Could 19, 2018, in Windsor, England. (Ben Stansall – WPA Pool/Getty Photos)
“I wish to suppose President Trump and first girl Melania Trump will sleep within the lavish State residences,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard advised Fox Information Digital. “Work of kings, queens and lords of the Garter in ornate frames will be part of them as they sleep.”
President Donald Trump and first girl Melania Trump stroll to Marine One to depart from the White Home to London on Sept. 16, 2025, in Washington D.C. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu through Getty Photos)
The fort is steeped in pomp, pageantry and historical past. William the Conqueror started constructing it in 1070 on excessive floor above the River Thames, close to a searching forest and a day’s march from the Tower of London, in accordance with the royal household’s web site. It has been inhabited and altered by monarchs for hundreds of years.
The fort was expanded within the 1360s by Edward III, who created St. George’s Corridor for his knights of the newly based Order of the Garter. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had been described as “dedicated to Windsor” and spent a lot of their time there.
Queen Elizabeth II is joined by one in all her canine, a Dorgi known as Sweet, whereas staying at Windsor Fortress on Feb. 4, 2022. England’s longest-reigning monarch died in Sept. of that yr at age 96. (Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Photos)
Throughout World Warfare II, Windsor Fortress was dwelling to a younger Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret. The late Queen Elizabeth II additionally used Windsor as her residence in the course of the coronavirus pandemic, spending vital time there throughout her remaining years.
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A younger Princess Elizabeth (standing) is seen right here together with her household on the grounds of Windsor Fortress in 1931. (Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Hulton Archive/Getty Photos)
Forward of his go to, Trump hailed the “nice honor” of being hosted by his “buddy” at “the last word” Windsor Fortress for his second state go to, the U.Okay.’s Commonplace reported.
“My relationship is superb with the U.Okay., and Charles, as you understand, who’s now king, is my buddy,” Trump advised reporters, quoted by the outlet. “It’s the primary time this has ever occurred the place someone was honored twice. So, it’s an awesome honor.”
An American flag is displayed exterior Windsor Fortress upfront of President Trump’s second state go to, seen on Sept. 11, 2025, in Windsor, U.Okay. (Mark Kerrison/In Photos through Getty Photos)
“And this one’s at Windsor,” stated Trump, 79. “And I don’t need to say one’s higher than the opposite, however they are saying Windsor Fortress is the last word, proper? So, it’s going to be good.”
King Charles III is internet hosting President Trump at Windsor Fortress. (Tim Graham Picture Library through Getty Photos)
“Primarily it’s to be with Charles and Camilla,” he continued. “They’ve been buddies of mine for a very long time, lengthy earlier than he was king, and it’s an honor to have this king.”
After the welcoming ceremonies, the Trumps are set to view an exhibit of paperwork and paintings highlighting Britain’s particular relationship with the U.S., in accordance with The Related Press.
Members of the Blues and Royals rehearse forward of the state go to on Sept. 15, 2025, in Windsor. (Jonathan Brady/PA Photos through Getty Photos)
The true centerpiece of the state go to is the banquet in St. George’s Corridor. The Waterloo Desk, about half the size of a soccer subject, can seat as much as 160 visitors. The Related Press reported it takes 5 full days to set the desk, which is laid with greater than 4,000 items, together with 200-year-old silver.
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A state banquet at Buckingham Palace. Royal watchers can count on all of the pomp and pageantry throughout this yr’s state dinner at Windsor Fortress. (Fox Pictures/Getty Photos)
Males are anticipated to put on white ties and tailcoats, whereas ladies don designer robes and jewels. Each the Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla are anticipated to put on tiaras.
Chef Darren McGrady, a royal chef for 15 years who cooked for 5 U.S. presidents, advised Fox Information Digital that visitors can count on loads of royal etiquette.
The royals at a state banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron on July 8, 2025, in Windsor, England. (Aaron Chown – Pool/Getty Photos)
“You wouldn’t have one thing like a banana, take it off the tray and peel it like a monkey,” he stated. “You’d … slice it into rings and eat it with a fork. If there are pears, you narrow off the highest and use a teaspoon.
Royal chef Darren McGrady’s fruit bowls for a state banquet are seen right here on this undated photograph. He cooked for 5 U.S. presidents, together with each Bushes. (Chef Darren McGrady)
“Grapes are the best choice as a result of they’re already reduce into small bunches. Pineapples could look entire on the desk, however they’ve already been sliced. Whenever you elevate the highest off, there’ll already be rings with the facilities eliminated. And if issues get messy, there are finger bowls with heat water to dip and clear your fingers.”
“I bear in mind one state banquet the place visitors thought it was custom to drink from the finger bowl,” he stated. “No person stated something. It’s a state banquet, you simply get on with it.”
Queen Elizabeth II is seen right here at a state banquet with President Reagan at Windsor Fortress in 1982. (Tim Graham Picture Library through Getty Photos)
Fordwich stated the menus are written in French, a practice relationship again to the eleventh century.
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President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II are seen right here at a state banquet in Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019, in London, England. (Dominic Lipinski- WPA Pool/Getty Photos)
“This follow symbolizes sophistication,” she shared.
Fordwich additionally famous that this yr’s meals might be ready by Head Royal Chef Mark Flanagan.
Queen Elizabeth with the Trumps throughout their state banquet in 2019. The festivities occurred in London, U.Okay. (Alastair Grant – WPA Pool/Getty Photos)
“He’s adept at tailoring menus for visiting visitors,” Fordwich stated. “Each British and American tastes might be thought of. I’m positive the whole menu may have an American twist to make sure the Trumps are content material.”
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“In line with custom, the menu received’t be revealed till tomorrow evening,” she added. “It’s going to embrace regionally grown and sourced natural meals, equivalent to honey, herbs, fruit and veggies from the gardens.”
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty journal and writer of “My Mom and I,” beforehand advised Fox Information Digital that royal watchers can count on the king, 76, to roll out the crimson carpet for the Trumps.
President Trump acquired an invite from King Charles III for a second state go to on Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Carl Courtroom – Pool/Getty Photos)
“This specific state go to could be very vital,” she stated. “Everybody is asking it the ‘delicate energy’ of the monarchy. King Charles can’t do something remotely political and even say something remotely political as a result of that’s our structure. He’s head of state, and he’s monarch, however he doesn’t become involved in politics. … However this occasion strengthens the connection between each nations, and it’s one everyone seems to be wanting ahead to.”
President Donald Trump (proper) walks with Britain’s former Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (left) as he arrives for a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London on June 3, 2019. Charles was topped king in 2023. (Toby Melville/ Pool/AFP through Getty Photos)
“The royal household is very wanting ahead to this,” Seward added.
Trump is the primary U.S. president to be invited for 2 state visits by a British monarch. The late queen hosted him and Melania in 2019 throughout his first administration. William and Kate additionally took half in that go to.
Stephanie Nolasco covers leisure at Foxnews.com.
