Overview

• White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said pilots made a precautionary stop due to a minor hydraulic issue, then continued in a backup helicopter, and the presidential party returned to Washington without incident.
• At the Windsor state banquet, President Trump praised King Charles and underscored close US–UK ties, calling the honor one of the highest of his life.
• Melania Trump’s wardrobe drew heavy scrutiny, from a broad‑brimmed mauve hat to a bright yellow, shoulder‑baring gown that critics labeled inappropriate, with some observers noting the gown and Queen Camilla’s blue dress echoed Ukraine’s flag colors.
• Large demonstrations in London accompanied the visit, with reports of thousands protesting the welcome events.
• Formal gifts included a replica Eisenhower sword for King Charles, a Tiffany & Co. brooch for Queen Camilla, and, from the UK side, a hand‑bound volume marking the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary, a Union Flag flown over Buckingham Palace, and an Anya Hindmarch handbag for the First Lady.