In Donald Trump's world, the president has freedoms and privileges that few others enjoy. In the world of the royals, however, there are rules and protocols that everyone is expected to follow. Really, it should come as no surprise that when Trump finds himself in the presence of the royal family, he doesn't adjust his usual behavior too much, even if it defies expectations and age-old traditions. The POTUS certainly had that energy on his first state visit to the U.K. back in 2019, and he brought it back with him for his second state visit in September 2025.
Trump in the UK: walks ahead of King Charles, breaking tradition. Because of course he does. pic.twitter.com/A6PVSm3wdj
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 17, 2025
While abroad in 2019, Donald Trump appear