King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in banquet speech
King Charles III emphasized UK-US trade growth, support for Ukraine against European aggression, and environmental preservation during a banquet attended by 160 dignitaries, including tech leaders.
- On September 18, 2025, King Charles held a state dinner at Windsor Castle attended by US President Donald Trump, the couple formerly known as Prince William and Catherine, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, and prominent CEOs from the American technology sector.
- The banquet followed a landmark UK-US technology deal worth billions, reflecting deepening diplomatic and economic ties focused on trade, environmentalism, and shared security concerns.
- Both leaders praised the countries’ historic alliance against tyranny, with King Charles highlighting support for Ukraine and Trump emphasizing the British Empire’s legacy of law and liberty.
- Trump emphasized that describing the relationship as simply “special” falls short of capturing its true significance, while King Charles humorously referenced media efforts in the 1970s to strengthen ties and made a lighthearted comment about the president’s golf courses in Scotland.
- The event reinforced the “closest of kin” relationship and hinted at further trade breakthroughs, suggesting a new era of partnership with broad potential for growth and cooperation.
President Trump has delivered a resounding tribute to the British Empire’s monumental global legacy, declaring it laid the foundations of fundamental freedoms across the world during a spectacular state banquet at Windsor Castle.
The US leader stunned guests with his passionate proclamation that Britain’s imperial past had gifted humanity with its most precious values, as he paid homage to the nation’s extraordinary influence in shaping modern civilisation.
Speaking at the magnificent state dinner, Trump declared with conviction: “The British Empire laid the foundations of law, liberty, free speech, and individual rights virtually everywhere.” The news comes as the self-righteous BBC’s hatred of Britain just reached new a high.
The President’s stirring words came as King Charles delivered his own dramatic declaration, branding the US and the UK as “the closest of kin” while praising the unbreakable special relationship between the two powerhouse nations.
King hints at massive trade breakthrough
In a carefully crafted speech at the glittering state banquet that had been shared with No 10 in advance, the 76-year-old monarch dropped a significant hint that after the first groundbreaking trade deal with the US, “we can go even further.”
Trump responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, insisting that the word “special” in the legendary special relationship “does not begin to do it justice.”
