"For Trump, who has a deep and longstanding admiration for the Royals, it is hard to compete with being toasted by the King. No matter how many jets are laid on for you in the skies above Chequers. EPA State visits like these allow presidents and prime ministers to connect with one other on a more personal level, and offer a chance for their respective staff to build working relationships."
"And that is no slight on the UK prime minister's hospitality during this state visit, which Trump and his team have been eager to praise. Starmer's country residence is undoubtedly an impressive meeting place, and there was even an aerial display by the British Army's Red Devils who flew enormous British and American flags to welcome the US leader to the Buckinghamshire countryside."
Donald Trump showed stronger enthusiasm for his day at Windsor Castle than for talks at Chequers. Starmer's hospitality was praised and his country residence hosted an aerial display by the British Army's Red Devils flying British and American flags. The president was beguiled by being hosted by the King and Queen and identified the elaborate banquet for 160 guests in St George's Hall as the trip highlight. Trump has a deep, longstanding admiration for the Royals. State visits allowed personal connection between leaders, helped staff build working relationships and offered a public demonstration of close US-UK ties. The leaders displayed cordiality despite policy disagreements.
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