Overview

• In a Windsor Castle toast, King Charles called on the United States to stand up to Vladimir Putin and reaffirmed support for Ukraine, highlighting close defence ties and the AUKUS submarine partnership.
• The King paired his security message with an environmental appeal, urging protection and restoration of nature for future generations.
• President Trump praised the UK–US bond as priceless and unbreakable, calling the honour of a second state visit one of the highest of his life.
• The event unfolded under a major policing operation with protests in central London and Windsor, reflecting the visit’s high security profile.
• Guests included leading US tech chiefs such as Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, as the visit moves next to political talks at Chequers expected to cover commercial deals and international conflicts.