Donald Trump Feeling Targeted at Windsor Castle Banquet

Published on September 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET

A state banquet hosted at Windsor Castle in honor of Donald Trump left the former president visibly annoyed, as sources report he felt the alcohol-laden menu was intentionally designed to make him “squirm.” According to insiders, Trump, alongside First Lady Melania Trump and members of the British royal family, was deeply uncomfortable with the evening’s festivities.

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Donald Trump is said to not have been a fan of all the alcohol at the royal banquet.

Feeling Targeted at the Royal Dinner

The state dinner featured an opulent menu that included items like watercress panna cotta, Norfolk chicken ballotine, and bombe glacée cardinal, complemented by an extravagant selection of wines and spirits, including rare vintages like a 1945 port and a 1912 cognac. However, Trump abstained from alcohol entirely, a personal choice rooted in the tragic loss of his brother, Freddie, who succumbed to alcoholism at the age of 42.

An anonymous source revealed, “Trump felt like the message was deliberate. Every course came with another drink, and while everyone else toasted and laughed, he sat with his glass untouched. To him, it looked like they were mocking the fact he doesn’t drink—and that left him raging.”

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Trump is said to have fumed after the Windsor Castle state banquet.

Discomfort with Royal Norms

Further highlighting his discomfort, the president reportedly felt on edge throughout the meticulously orchestrated event. The insistence on serving champagne, port, and cognac only heightened his anxiety. Trump maintained a facade of pleasantry, raising his glass of water during toasts while harboring intense frustration. “He felt the evening had been orchestrated to imply that he was out of place,” shared another insider.

Even though Trump publicly criticized the food selections—claiming he had eaten “whatever the hell they served us”—his closest aides disclosed that his true ire lay not with the culinary offerings but rather with the underlying implications of the evening.

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Guests enjoyed rare wines and vintage spirits, but Trump left his glass untouched.

Lingering Resentment

While Trump publicly lauded King Charles as “wonderful” and praised the royal family as “great hosts,” his private evaluation of the banquet was significantly harsher. Despite his outward cheer, sources indicate that he left feeling disillusioned and disrespected. “He actually liked the chicken and dessert,” noted a White House official. However, the prominence given to alcohol only reinforced his perception that the royal hosts could have shown more consideration towards his personal choices.

The perceived slight, whether intended or not, could have lasting repercussions. A Republican strategist remarked, “Trump has a long memory when it comes to perceived insults. If he believes the royals were mocking him, that will remain with him. He won’t hesitate to bring it up if relations sour again.”

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Trump later praised King Charles but privately felt slighted.

The banquet at Windsor Castle, meant to symbolize diplomacy and friendship, served instead as a reminder of old wounds and unresolved trauma for Trump, suggesting that future interactions may be colored by this recent experience.

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