President Donald Trump arrived in the UK on September 16, 2025, for an unprecedented second state visit hosted by King Charles III. Local press, including the controversial British journalist Piers Morgan, noted First Lady Melania Trump’s timeless elegance and drew comparisons to Jackie Kennedy.
For context, during a royal banquet later in the visit, Trump and King Charles traded compliments and reiterated the strong bond between the two nations. A lavish state banquet featured speeches hailing the US-UK “special relationship” as “priceless and eternal,” with Trump praising the royals and King Charles urging environmental protection and support for Ukraine.
In any case, during a lavish parade with dozens of mounted guards passing the presidential couple, the camera focused on Melania, prompting an outburst from the media. Piersr morgan declared, “If there’s one thing that everyone is wearing…my verdict on what they’re all wearing…I’ve got to say, I mean, look, I do think the first lady looks as she always does, I have to say, utterly immaculate and radiant.”
Building on this point, Morgan added, “I mean, I think Melania Trump doesn’t get anywhere near enough credit for being a real fashion icon. You know, to me, she’s right up there with Jackie Kennedy, and, in fact, looks quite Jackie Kennedy-like today in that outfit.”
In a later celebration, King Charles described the deep bond between the US and UK. He declared, “For my part, I have always admired the ingenuity of the American people; and the principles of freedom which your great democracy has represented since its inception. Throughout my life, from my very first visit to the United States in 1970 and over 20 visits since that time, I have cherished the close ties between the British and American peoples.”
Continuing his comment, the King said, “From York to New York, from Birmingham, England, to Birmingham, Alabama, we are united by a common language and shared heritage. The many thousands of people from each of our countries who have made the other their home have enriched our societies immeasurably — a fact that gives me the greatest pride.”
Considering his comments, King Charles described the rich cultural interchange between the two nations, saying, “Our cultural connections, too, continue to flourish, with our actors, musicians, writers and television presenters prospering in the hearts of transatlantic audiences.”
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Reacting, President Donald Trump used his typical wit to win over the crowd. He stated, The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. We’re joined by history and faith, by love and language and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny.”
Building on this comment, he artistically stated, “We’re like two notes in one chord or two verses of the same poem, each beautiful on its own, but really meant to be played together,” adding, “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. Really amazing. ”
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Wrapping up his remarks, the president stated, “We’ve gotten to know you, and I think you’re going to have an unbelievable success in the future. Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy; it’s so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”
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