State banquet draws royal pomp and public protest
U.S. President Donald Trump received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle and attended a state banquet hosted by King Charles III, even as thousands of protesters marched in central London to condemn the visit. Police reported arrests at some demonstrations as crowds voiced opposition to the president’s policies and rhetoric.
Organisers said the protests reflected deep public division, while officials framed the visit as a reaffirmation of the UK–U.S. alliance. The palace events proceeded under tight security, and diplomats stressed continued bilateral cooperation on trade, defence and global crises.
