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# Trump UK visit: The art of flattery
- URL: https://www.europeans.today/2025/09/17/trump-uk-visit-the-art-of-flattery/
- Published: 2025-09-17T00:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-17T15:38:06.000Z
- Description: Donald Trump’s UK state visit featured royal pomp and a reception at Windsor Castle, sparking criticism that Britain risks legitimising authoritarian populism while global democratic alliances face rising strain. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
- Author: TODAY's Cartoons
- Tags: Today's Cartoon, Trump UK Visit, Royal Family, TODAY+, Donald Trump, United Kingdom, King Charles III

Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom was marked on Wednesday by royal pageantry and flattery, including a Windsor Castle reception with King Charles III. While Trump appeared to enjoy the regal treatment, King Charles looked a bit uneasy at times.

Critics argue that the spectacle symbolised Britain’s willingness to flatter authoritarian populism under the guise of diplomacy. They warn that such displays risk masking serious concerns about democracy, alliances, and the future of UK–US relations at a time when both countries and diplomacy face mounting global pressures.

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Trump’s second state visit marked by royal pageantry and flattery.

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### **GOING FURTHER**

- ###### [Trump given spectacular royal welcome in Windsor](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9jyzl4532o?ref=europeans.today) | BBC NEWS
- ###### [Donald Trump’s second UK state visit: Here’s what we know](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rynvlm6zjo?ref=europeans.today) | BBC NEWS
- ###### [Donald Trump given royal welcome as UK state visit begins](https://news.sky.com/story/in-pictures-donald-trump-given-royal-welcome-as-uk-state-visit-begins-13432635?ref=europeans.today) | SKY NEWS
- ###### [Thousands of anti-Trump protesters march in London as King hosts US President in Windsor](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/17/donald-trump-uk-state-visit-king-charles-windsor-politics-latest-news-updates-labour-keir-starmer?ref=europeans.today) | THE GUARDIAN
- ###### [Protesters against Trump state visit march through London](https://www.ft.com/content/46875865-55fd-4b21-8fbe-ebda5b7ba22a?ref=europeans.today) | FINANCIAL TIMES

  
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