--- title: Trump Lauds Values of 'English-Speaking World' at Royal Banquet description: Along with King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton, banquet guests included Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Rupert Murdoch canonical: https://time.com/7318087/trump-london-banquet-king-charles/ author: Nik Popli article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2025-09-17T20:01:28.000Z article:modified_time: 2025-09-17T22:59:08.000Z article:section: World og:title: Trump Lauds Values of 'English-Speaking World' at Royal Banquet og:description: The guest list mixed royals, political figures and some of the world’s most recognizable business leaders og:url: https://time.com/7318087/trump-london-banquet-king-charles/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb53c938e1e01f465/6998c9d4e2d64b113ec5faea/GettyImages-2235420849.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: BRITAIN-US-ROYALS-DIPLOMACY og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Trump Lauds Values of 'English-Speaking World' at Royal Banquet twitter:description: The guest list mixed royals, political figures and some of the world’s most recognizable business leaders twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb53c938e1e01f465/6998c9d4e2d64b113ec5faea/GettyImages-2235420849.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Trump Vows to Defend 'Values' of 'English-Speaking World' at State Banquet With British Royal Family > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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King Charles III welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, where the president was treated to the best of royal pageantry Wednesday._  by [Nik Popli](https://time.com/author/nik-popli/)  ## Nik Popli Staff Writer Updated: Sep 17, 2025 10:59 PM UTCPublished: Sep 17, 2025 8:01 PM UTC  From left, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump prepare to pose for a photo ahead of a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025 From left, Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's King Charles III, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump prepare to pose for a photo ahead of a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025Phil Noble—POOL/AFP via Getty Images  by [Nik Popli](https://time.com/author/nik-popli/)  ## Nik Popli Staff Writer Updated: Sep 17, 2025 10:59 PM UTCPublished: Sep 17, 2025 8:01 PM UTC President Donald Trump’s [historic](https://time.com/7317411/trump-uk-state-visit-schedule-royals/) second state [visit to Britain](https://time.com/7317920/trump-united-kingdom-state-visit-royal-family-protests/) continued on Wednesday night with a royal banquet at Windsor Castle, a rare honorthat British leaders hope might smooth the path for new agreements on technology and trade. Following a day of pomp and pageantry, Trump and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, made their way to a long banquet table set with silver-gilt candelabras and flowers inside St George’s Hall, beneath a soaring timber ceiling decorated with the coats of arms of every Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in the 14th century. King Charles III was seated next to Trump, the pair flanked by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Across the table, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was placed beside Queen Camilla, with the First Lady and Prince William seated to her right. Further down, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dined alongside Stephen A. Schwarzman, the chief executive of Blackstone. In brief remarks before the dinner, Charles hailed the “enduring bond” between the two nations and praised Trump’s “personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world’s most intractable conflicts in order to secure peace.” He also mentioned protecting the environment, a personal cause for the King, and suggested that the U.K. and U.S. can “go even further” on economic cooperation beyond a trade deal signed earlier this year. Charles specifically mentioned the war in Ukraine: “As tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine to deter aggression and secure peace.” Trump opened his remarks by saying it’s a “singular privilege to be the first American president welcomed here” to Windsor Castle. He added with pride that he was the first president to draw a [second state visit](https://time.com/7317411/trump-uk-state-visit-schedule-royals/), adding that he hopes he might be the last, and calling it one of the highest honors of his life. “The word special does not begin to do it justice,” Trump said of the bond between the U.S. and U.K. “We're joined by history and faith, by love, language and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny.” He went on to say he’s made America "the hottest country in the world" since he returned to office. “Together, we must defend the exceptional heritage that makes us who we are, and we must continue to stand for the values of the people of the English-speaking world,” Trump said. “And we do indeed stand for that.” The guest list mixed royals, political figures and some of the world’s most recognizable business leaders. Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul whose Wall Street _Journal_ is currently locked in a major legal battle with Trump, was in attendance, as were Apple’s Tim Cook, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and the golfer Nick Faldo, a Masters champion. In all, 160 guests filled the hall, where the banquet table stretched 155 feet, glittering with 139 candles and more than 1,400 pieces of cutlery. The table itself took a week to assemble, royal officials said. A state banquet is a fixture of such visits, but the setting on this occasion is unusual. These dinners are typically held in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace. With the palace undergoing renovations and Charles eager to showcase Windsor Castle’s history, the Trumps instead dined in St George’s Hall, a chamber rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1992 and often used for grand ceremonial occasions. Such a spectacle is considered the United Kingdom’s highest form of diplomatic hospitality, and one that American Presidents [do not usually experience twice](https://time.com/7317411/trump-uk-state-visit-schedule-royals/). Subsequent visits to the United Kingdom are more normally recognized with tea or lunch with the monarch at Windsor Castle, as was the case for George W. Bush in 2008 and Barack Obama in 2016\. The decision to once again fete Trump, a longtime admirer of the British royal family, underscores Britain’s calculation that the unique honor may help strengthen ties at a moment when London is pressing for closer trade and technology agreements with Washington. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to seek a new bilateral technology pact during meetings with the President on Thursday, hoping to unlock billions in American investment at a time of economic uncertainty. Earlier in the day, President Trump paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, laying a wreath at her tomb in St George’s Chapel and attending a performance by the chapel choir. He and the King toured artifacts of Anglo-American history, including documents on U.S. independence from George III and memorabilia from Dwight Eisenhower’s 1957 visit. The two men shared warm words, often walking side by side as military bands and mounted troops staged elaborate ceremonies on the castle grounds. The spectacle—120 horses, more than 1,300 troops and the largest guard of honor in recent memory—marked a striking welcome for a leader whose “America First” foreign policy has often jarred with European allies. A flyover of British and American fighter jets was canceled due to weather, but the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows roared overhead, releasing red, white and blue smoke. The grandeur inside Windsor contrasted with scenes elsewhere. Thousands of [demonstrators](https://time.com/7318018/anti-trump-protests-london-united-kingdom-royal-state-visit/) marched in central London, holding placards denouncing the president. Activists projected an image of Trump with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on a castle tower on Tuesday night, leading to several arrests. 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