Overview

• White House officials said Marine One made a precautionary landing near London due to a minor hydraulic issue before the Trumps switched helicopters and returned safely to the United States.
• At Windsor Castle, the tightly choreographed ceremonies culminated in a state banquet where President Trump praised King Charles and stressed close US–UK ties during a rare second state visit hosted for a sitting US president.
• Thousands demonstrated in London during the visit, reflecting public resistance to the high‑profile welcome events.
• First Lady Melania Trump’s wardrobe drew heavy attention, from a wide‑brim mauve hat to a bright yellow, shoulder‑baring gown that critics called inappropriate, with some commentary noting blue‑and‑yellow pairings that observers linked to Ukraine.
• Both sides exchanged symbolic gifts, including a replica Eisenhower sword for King Charles, a Tiffany & Co. brooch for Queen Camilla, and an Anya Hindmarch handbag for the First Lady, with guests such as Tiffany Trump and Apple’s Tim Cook on the banquet list.