Overview
- The state banquet took place in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle during President Donald Trump's UK visit.
- Trump was seated between King Charles and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, reflecting tightly planned protocol.
- The guest list emphasized political figures and technology leaders, including Tim Cook, Rupert Murdoch, Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
- The menu featured Hampshire watercress panna cotta, Norfolk chicken ballotine and Domaine Bonneau de Martray Corton-Charlemagne, with a 1945 vintage port to close.
- The musical program spanned Nessun Dorma to You Can't Always Get What You Want, while a separate pre-flight report described Trump sharply rebuking an Australian reporter.