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Donald Trump in UK: Royal charm offensive in full swing

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Birgit Maass in Windsor
September 16, 2025

It is an honor the United Kingdom has never bestowed on any other world leader: Donald Trump is on his way to the UK for a second state visit, where he will meet the British government and the royal family — again. Not everyone is happy with this special treatment.

Donald Trump is set to receive a lavish royal welcome in Windsor, as King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer aim to strengthen ties with the US. The UK seeks trade cooperation and firmer commitments on Ukraine. Despite public skepticism and criticism within Starmer’s Labour Party, the UK government is betting on diplomacy through grandeur to influence Trump’s foreign policy stance.

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