President Donald Trump made immediate comments about Princess Kate’s appearance during his arrival at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025, for his second state visit to the United Kingdom. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were greeted by Prince William and Princess Kate at the castle grounds, where the president reportedly told Kate “You’re beautiful, so beautiful” upon meeting her.
The presidential helicopter Marine One touched down at 12:14 p.m., approximately 20 minutes behind schedule, at the Walled Garden of Windsor Castle. Lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman analyzed footage of the encounter and confirmed Trump’s immediate remarks about the Princess of Wales’ appearance during their first exchange of the day.
Following the initial greeting, Trump and the First Lady joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for formal ceremonies. The president’s comments about Kate continued during the state banquet that evening, where he was seated next to the Princess of Wales. Trump described Kate as radiant, healthy and beautiful during his speech at the 160-person dinner, with the remarks appearing to reference her recent cancer treatment and recovery.
The Princess of Wales announced earlier in 2025 that her cancer was in remission after undergoing treatment in 2024. Neither she nor King Charles, who was also diagnosed with cancer in 2024, have disclosed the specific type of cancer they battled. Trump’s comments during the banquet specifically highlighted Kate’s appearance as she sat beside him during the formal dinner.
Video footage from the banquet showed Kate nodding and smiling in response to Trump’s remarks during his speech. The president also praised Prince William during his address, telling King Charles he had a remarkable son in the Prince of Wales and expressing confidence in William’s future success.
The state visit included traditional royal ceremonies, with Trump and King Charles participating in a carriage procession through the Windsor Estate while Queen Camilla traveled separately with Melania Trump. The president and First Lady later paid private respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb before attending the formal banquet.
Trump has a documented history of making comments about the appearances of British royals. He previously described Queen Elizabeth as a grand and beautiful lady during his first state visit in 2019. Trump also commented on Prince William’s appearance following a private meeting in Paris, France, telling media outlets that William looked handsome and great in person.
The president’s fascination with the British royal family extends back decades. In a controversial 1997 interview with Howard Stern, just months after Princess Diana’s death, Trump claimed he could have pursued a relationship with the late princess. Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, later disputed Trump’s claims about his sister, describing Trump in unflattering terms on social media.
The state visit generated mixed reactions from the British public. While the royal family provided traditional ceremonial honors, protests occurred in both Windsor and central London. An estimated 3,000 people demonstrated in central London against Trump’s unprecedented second state visit. Four individuals were arrested after projecting images of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening.
Artist Maya Kar displayed a painting near Windsor depicting Trump as a primitive hunter who had kidnapped King Charles from the castle. The artist criticized Trump’s understanding of royal protocol and British customs during interviews with local media.
The formal state visit included military ceremonies with royal salutes fired from World War I-era cannons on Windsor Castle’s east lawn and at the Tower of London. After participating in a guard of honor inspection, King Charles and Trump were observed laughing together, with Trump repeatedly expressing gratitude for the reception.
During the visit’s second day, Princess Kate and Melania Trump participated in joint activities, including a tour of Frogmore Gardens and meetings with the Scouts’ Squirrels program. The two women coordinated their outfits in earthy tones while engaging with young participants in craft activities and nature-based learning exercises.
Social media users debated the royal family’s reception of Trump, with some commenting on the apparent color coordination between Kate, Melania and Queen Camilla during the formal ceremonies. Others criticized the warm welcome given Trump while Prince Harry remains estranged from the royal family.
