Donald Trump State visit 16-18 September 2025

I wonder who got Mandelson's seat?

Thank you woodspoon

I’m pleased to see most posters agree that the balloons were stupid and childish.
Protest by all means, but find something a bit more meaningful to express your opinion.

Meanwhile the royals, despite how any of them might feel about Donald Trump put on a magnificent show for him and for the good of the country.

After all that’s what these few days are all about

Trump is delighted to be honoured by all the pomp and ceremony that he loves " not only once but twice but hopefully not a third time". I hope that too Mr Trump!

Maremia

I wonder who got Mandelson's seat?

James Roscoe, stand in ambassador.

Maremia

I wonder who got Mandelson's seat?

He's not an elected MP with a seat in the Commons.

He's Lord Mandelson, politically rewarded by PM Gordon Brown with a seat (for life) in the House of Lords. As he hasn't been convicted of a crime or served time in prison his HOL seat is much unassailable unless he chooses to leave.

If Labour bans him from the party, he can still choose to sit in HOL as an Independent.

Oh, you meant his seat at the state banquet :-)

All those people with rulers must have been racing around moving the knives and forks to cover up the gaps.

There weren’t any gaps. As I said, the stand in ambassador, James Roscoe, was there.

woodenspoon

There weren’t any gaps. As I said, the stand in ambassador, James Roscoe, was there.

Hope he enjoyed his dinner. Poor guy, talk about accepting the poison chalice.

( I thought the menu was surprisingly simple).

At today's retail prices the Corton-Charlemagne Burgundy served at the State dinner would cost between £1300 and £2100 a bottle. I hope they got it cheaper than that.

Why haven’t they broadcast the press questions?

Oh it is 2.30 😬😬😬.

Not sure I can watch what might be a cringeworthy/toe curling occasion

Whitewavemark2

Oh it is 2.30 😬😬😬.

Not sure I can watch what might be a cringeworthy/toe curling occasion

I’m not watching it. I can’t cope with embarrassing situations even when it’s somebody like Trump.

I’m exactly the same. I find it too difficult.

Anyone else watching?

Looks like we are the only ones.

It will surface on Facebook shortly after, methinks.

Maremia

It will surface on Facebook shortly after, methinks.

I’m banned from Facebook. I need info on here!

ixion

Casdon

From what I saw, Camilla is wearing the Belgian sapphire tiara, and The Princess is wearing Queen Mary’s lovers knot tiara, which is her favourite. I’m a tiara spotter, I’m on the look out for them wearing different ones, but sadly not this time.

Do you know this weighty tome on tiaras, Casdon?

A charity shop find for a tenner, it's glorious!
Lots of glossy pics, details and history.

Thanks ixion, I hadn’t, but that does look right up my street, I’m off to have a look on Amazon now. I’m glad it’s not just me who loves a beautiful tiara.

I thought the Duchess of Gloucester was the only one looking elegant in a tiara.
The others were beautiful but the PoW ‘s hair is too long , messy in the case of the Queen and Princess Anne’s seemed lost.

Just been listening to the comments about the trip overall.

The Americans seem absolutely delighted with it, and it seems that the relationship has been strengthened.

The U.K. has negotiated a 150bn investment which is huge.

NATO seems to be strengthened.

Gaza and Ukraine hadn’t moved much if at all.

A medal for the person in charge of the guest list for last night's banquet.

I used to find it bad enough with birthday parties

I thought Starmer performed well, was definitely in charge and steered the press conference away from potentially difficult questions.

Whitewavemark2

I thought Starmer performed well, was definitely in charge and steered the press conference away from potentially difficult questions.

Agreed WW.

I bet Mr & Mrs Starmer are breathing a HUGE sigh of relief!

Just popped up on Facebook. Trump waffling on about trillions of dollars, Biden. Starmer was trying so hard to keep his face straight.

Trump wanted a Royal welcome and he got it in generous amounts, he likes the UK and we have got a better deal than most other countries a very successful visit. If all the 150 billion investments come to fruition it should be a big boost to the UK economy.
The loony protesters made no impression at all