What was meant to be a night of pageantry and poise at Windsor Castle turned into a subtle display of tension as President Donald Trump addressed British royalty. While some praised his speech, others focused on what he omitted and the reactions of the royals. On the evening of Wednesday, September 17, President Trump delivered a ceremonial speech during a state banquet at St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle, in front of 160 guests. Standing before King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate, Trump combined soaring historical references with personal praise, calling the invitation “one of the highest honors” of his life. He expressed gratitude to the hosts, saying, “Your Majesty, Melania and I are deeply grateful to you and Queen Camilla for your extraordinary graciousness. And to William and Kate, thank you so much. It’s been so great being with you today.” The President then praised King Charles for his environmental and cultural…
