United States President Donald Trump showered Princess Catherine with praise during a glittering state banquet at Windsor Castle, calling her “radiant” and “so beautiful” as he marked his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom.

The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed the President and First Lady on the lawns of Windsor Castle shortly after Marine One touched down. Lip readers reported that as Trump shook Catherine’s hand, he told her she looked “so beautiful.”

A Radiant Appearance

The Waleses later joined the Trumps for both a private lunch and a formal banquet inside the castle. Addressing the room, President Trump remarked: “Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy; it’s so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”

Catherine captivated the guests in a gold lace gown designed by Phillipa Lepley, featuring hand-embroidered Chantilly lace. She paired the gown with the historic Lover’s Knot Tiara, originally crafted in 1914 for Queen Mary by Garrard and famously worn by Princess Diana at some of her most iconic appearances.

During the banquet, the Princess of Wales was seated at the President’s right, while Prince William sat opposite alongside Melania Trump.

Trump’s Previous Encounters with Catherine

This wasn’t the first time Trump had met Princess Catherine. He was introduced to her during his 2019 state visit, when she was still the Duchess of Cambridge.