US President Donald Trump has made no secret that one of the reasons he wanted a second state visit to the UK was because of his affinity for the British royal family. He’s talked about his friendship with King Charles and Queen Camilla, and diplomacy-wise, that’s likely one of the main reasons the visit is taking place as the UK looks to cement its ties with the UK. But there have been multiple reports that the secret weapon during the visit would be the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.
Perhaps with good reason, considering President Trump complimented Middleton during the official welcome for the state visit. The President and First Lady were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales on the grounds of Windsor Castle. “You’re beautiful, so beautiful,” the President told Middleton as they shook hands, according to PEOPLE.
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The US President has also previously complimented Prince William. “He’s a good looking guy. He looked really, very handsome last night,” Trump told The New York Post about his meeting with the Prince of Wales following the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in December 2024.
“Some people look better in person? He looked great. He looked really nice, and I told him that,” Trump said then.
The visit by the US President and First Lady was described by Ingrid Seward, author of My Mother and I: The Inside Story of the King and Our Late Queen, to Newsweek in terms of its importance. “This is a very high stakes state visit. The frill on the frock is the royalty.”
Previously, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Middleton would “play a pivotal role during the state visit.” The schedule released for the visit showcases both the Prince and Princess of Wales, but gives Middleton a special place with a planned joint appearance with the US First Lady.
“This unprecedented state visit is brilliant for U.K. and U.S. relations,” royals expert Hilary Fordwich told the outlet. “William and Kate’s increased prominence isn’t at all by accident. It is carefully curated, highly intentional, and aims to cement their significance not just in the U.K. and U.S.’s special relationship, but the entire future stability and international importance of the monarchy,” she added.
Reports indicated Kate Middleton’s pivotal role had a lot to do with not just that, but also how President Trump saw her. Royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror that about the subject that, “Catherine will be the icing on the cake for a man as vain as Donald Trump. To be seen with her will be gold dust in his eyes. And I’m sure she will be there to massage his ego in the most diplomatic, subtle and regal way.”
Donald Trump is the first U.S. president to be invited for two separate state visits by a British monarch, in his two presidential terms. Queen Elizabeth II first hosted the President and first lady in 2019.
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