3 h. ago You can roll out the red carpet for Trump, give him the gilded carriage – but after he’s left, the UK will still be in crisis | Frances Ryan

All the pomp and circumstance can’t distract from the hate and division. Starmer must summon the courage to actAs Donald Trump met with a grinning Keir Starmer and senior royals on his UK state visit this week, I found myself needing a Daily Mail body language expert.Did Starmer’s hand wave suggest he wanted to ask about the migrants currently being jailed surrounded by alligators in Florida? Did King Charles’s lip shape mean he was wondering about the women who’ve accused Trump of sexual assault?Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump will soon be gone but Britain’s problems will remain. Starmer’s invitation was a big mistake | Frances Ryan

All the pomp and circumstance can’t distract from the hate and division. The PM must summon the courage to actAs Donald Trump met with a grinning Keir Starmer and senior royals on his UK state visit this week, I found myself needing a Daily Mail body language expert.Did Starmer’s hand wave suggest he wanted to ask about the migrants currently being jailed surrounded by alligators in Florida? Did King Charles’s lip shape mean he was wondering about the women who’ve accused Trump of sexual assault?Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump praises King Charles and royal family after state banquet

Donald Trump praised the royal family after he joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales at a lavish state banquet.

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5 h. ago Royals made Donald Trump a special cocktail but he refused to drink it for heartbreaking reason

At yesterday's state banquet, US President Donald Trump opted not to try a cocktail that had been made in his honour, with a devastating family tragedy having put the poltician off booze for life

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6 h. ago Royal bombshells during Donald Trump's visit from off script protocol breach to Harry dig

As US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK continues, the Mirror takes a look at some of the royal bombshells that defined POTUS's first day on British soil, including an off-script moment that raised a few eyebrows

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7 h. ago The King bids fond farewell to Trump and Melania after hailing the 'special relationship' at glittering state dinner 

Donald Trump bid farewell to the Royal Family at Windsor Castle this morning before heading for talks with Sir Keir Starmer at his grace and favour country home, Chequers in Buckinghamshire.

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7 h. ago Donald Trump makes dig at Harry by praising William as King Charles' 'remarkable son' during state banquet speech

The US President spoke highly of the Prince of Wales, describing him in his Windsor Castle speech as the King's 'remarkable son' and 'really amazing' - with no mention of his brother Prince Harry.

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8 h. ago The Latest: Trump and Starmer set to sign tech deal during president's UK state visit

After a day filled with royal pomp and pageantry, President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain

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8 h. ago Piers Morgan ignores Jimmy Kimmel axing and fawns over Trump and Kate Middleton at banquet

Piers Morgan, a self-described champion of free speech, is reminding anyone who may have forgotten just how much respect and admiration he has for Donald Trump and the British Royal Family

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8 h. ago Donald Trump makes TWO digs at Harry during state banquet as he heaps praise on King Charles's support for veterans and his 'remarkable son'

US President Donald Trump claimed the King helped wounded veterans 'like nobody else' during the dinner at Windsor Castle to mark his second historic state visit - with no mention of Prince Harry.

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8 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over 'radiant and healthy' Kate Middleton as she glitters in gold at banquet

Kate Middleton was hailed as “so radiant and so healthy and so beautiful” by Donald Trump as she sat next to him at the state banquet, where she dazzled in a gold gown

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16 h. ago Donald and Melania Trump's presidential suite at Windsor Castle 'boasts spectacular views' and adheres to this centuries

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spent the night at Windsor Castle in a grand guest suite which is thought to have a double bedroom and a spare single room.

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18 h. ago Watch day one of Donald Trump’s historic UK state visit in three minutes

Day one of Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, which included a royal welcome and a lavish banquet, has concluded.

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20 h. ago Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor as thousands protest against US president’s visit – UK politics live

Politicians, dignitaries and high-profile tech entrepreneurs attend feast Lucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US tariffs is ever present.But it’s also important to ensu...

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20 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over 'radiant' Kate Middleton as she sits next to him at banquet

During his address at the state banquet at Windsor Castle, the US president fawned over Princess Kate and referred to her as the Queen - right in front of Camilla

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20 h. ago Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor – UK politics live

Politicians, dignitaries and high profile tech entrepreneurs attend feast as protests mark US president’s second state visitLucy Powell has hit out at the “sexist” framing of her deputy Labour leadership campaign, with people claiming she and her rival, Bridget Phillipson, are standing as “proxies” for two men, Aletha Adu reports.Most of Donald Trump’s policies horrify progressives and leftwingers in Britain, including Labour party members and supporters, but Keir Starmer has said almost nothing critical about the Trump administration because he has taken a view that maintaining good relations with the White House is in the national interest.I understand the UK government’s position of being pragmatic on the international stage and wanting to maintain a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Faced with a revanchist Russia, Europe’s security feels less certain now than at any time since the second world war. And the threat of even higher US tarif...

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21 h. ago Two major royals miss out on Donald Trump state banquet as absence explained

The Royal Family has been out in force tonight for a spectacular state banquet at Windsor Castle tonight as they welcomed Donald Trump on his state visit to the UK - but two royals were noticeably missing

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22 h. ago Touchy Trump risks breaking royal protocol with a tactile display with his friend King Charles

A touchy President Donald Trump risked breaking royal protocol several times on Wednesday as he patted King Charles on the back and grabbed his arm in a warm display of affection.

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22 h. ago King Charles menu for Donald Trump banquet revealed but president will refuse key part

US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania are being hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at a star-studded banquet at Windsor Castle tonight

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23 h. ago We all know what the Trumps’ absurd UK state visit really means

Days after Elon Musk addressed London protesters and called for the dissolution of the UK government, Donald and Melania have arrived on British soil. Beneath the pomp and pageantry, it’s clear what’s going on, writes Holly Baxter

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