Trump, First Lady Greeted by King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William at Windsor Castle

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were met by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales upon their arrival at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, marking the start of the president’s second state visit to Britain.

The royal party greeted the Trumps on the grounds of the castle, where handshakes and brief exchanges were photographed by attending media. Photographs from the arrival show the Princess of Wales shaking the president’s hand as the senior royals inspected the presidential party.

Officials from Buckingham Palace and the White House accompanied the principals as they completed the reception on the Windsor estate. The visit, described by both sides as a formal state occasion, began with the ceremonial welcome at the castle, a customary element of state visits between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Photographs captured King Charles III reacting as he greeted the president, with Prince William and the Princess of Wales standing nearby. The images show the group walking together on the castle grounds following the initial greeting.

State visits are typically marked by a programme of ceremonial events, formal meetings with senior officials and public engagements. The royal welcome at Windsor Castle is a visible start to the two-day visit, which will include further official and diplomatic activities scheduled by the White House and British hosts.

No formal statements were released at the time of arrival beyond the protocol acknowledgments customary to such events. Media coverage focused on the visuals of the meeting and the presence of the senior members of the royal family.

Coverage of the remainder of the visit, including scheduled meetings and events, will follow as officials from both countries provide detailed itineraries and statements.