People spot King Charles’ reaction to Donald Trump’s brutal ‘final UK visit’ comment

Donald Trump arrived in the UK earlier this week for a historic second state visit, but he's been slated by some online for making a strange comment during his speech at the State Banquet last night.

While the 79-year-old might be disappointed by the lack of golf opportunities, he's had a busy schedule since touching down in London on Tuesday (16 September), which has included meeting with the Royal Family at the State Banquet on Wednesday and speaking with Prime Minister Keir Starmer later today (17 September).

While one body language expert has claimed that King Charles was left uneasy by one of Trump's actions, with the President also repeating the mistake he made with Queen Elizabeth II back on his first state visit by walking in front of the royal, it seems as if the monarch quickly warmed to him over the day.

The two sat together at Windsor Castle for the State Banquet, and although some folks branded Trump a 'national embarrassment' for his speech, the King's reaction was very different indeed.

Trump said: "It's a singular privilege to be the first American President welcomed here. And you think about it, it's a lot of Presidents and this was the second state visit, and that's the [historic] first. And maybe that's going to be the last time. I hope it is, actually."

Even though most would suggest that the President's final comments here make no sense whatsoever, and could even be perceived as rude if taken to mean that he never wants to come back to the UK, the audience seemed to take it as a joke and laughed along.

I can't say I understand the punchline, maybe I really am the guy that's not fun at parties.

But King Charles, who was sitting on Trump's left during the meal, certainly had a little chuckle at the comment before going back to absent-mindedly thinking about something else. Maybe it was the vanilla ice cream bombe with Kentish raspberry sorbet interior with lightly poached Victoria plums?

You can see his reaction here:

🚨 JUST IN: President Trump has the whole Windsor Castle state banquet CRACKING UP, especially Marco Rubio and even King Charles 🤣

"It's a singular privilege to be the first American President welcomed here. And you think about it, it's a lot of presidents and this was the 2nd… pic.twitter.com/6weFYohviN

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 17, 2025

If Trump was taking a cheap shot at the UK with his suggestions that he wouldn't be returning in a professional capacity, he did at least redeem himself with a later comment.

He said: "But this is truly one of the highest honours of my life. Such respect for you and such respect for your country. For many decades, His Majesty the King has epitomised the fortitude, nobility, and the spirit of the British monarchy and the British people."

Perhaps the President was simply referencing the fact that he's very unlikely to have a third term in the Oval Office and therefore this will be his last state visit, as he will be free to play at his Scottish golf course as much as he wishes once he finishes his second term.

Trump bid goodbye to the royals this morning, and now it's back to business as he and the Prime Minister look set to discuss foreign affairs, trade deals and the new billion-dollar technology deal which sees the special relationship stay as strong as ever.