Throughout her fourteen-plus years in the Firm, the Princess of Wales has rarely been called upon to undertake even the softest of soft diplomacy, especially during state visits. In 2021, Kate was paired with Dr. Jill Biden for an event which was supposed to highlight Kate’s cause du jour, the Early Years. It was an unmitigated disaster, with Kate barely able to speak, her faux-posh accent crumbling like a cheap suit, and she had absolutely no poker face when the American journalists called out a question to her about Meghan. One year later, royal sources admitted that Kate “still struggles to mix with world leaders.” Well, good news. Kate is being given a special job for keen big girls next week: she’s taking Melania Trump out into the woods so they can visit with a Scouts troop.
The Princess of Wales will play a key role in the state visit of President Trump, which will feature massed bands, bagpipes and a private carriage ride through the estate of Windsor Castle. In a rare move, Kate, 43, who has returned to public duties after her chemotherapy treatment last year, will join Melania Trump, the US first lady, to visit a Scout troop.
Releasing details of next week’s state visit, Buckingham Palace outlined plans for what has been described as an “unprecedented” second state visit for a US president. Trump will arrive on Tuesday and there are no public-facing elements to the visit until the following day. The president will fly to Windsor Castle when he will be honoured with a fly-past by the Red Arrows and UK and US F-35 jets on the East Lawn and a special Beating Retreat military ceremony.
The King and Queen will officially greet the Trumps outside when a royal salute is fired from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. The Palace said: “On arrival at the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle, a Guard of Honour, with the State Colours of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards will greet the party. This is the first time at such an occasion that three State Colours will feature (conventionally only one colour would be on parade).”
While Trump will not have a carriage procession through the streets of Windsor, such as that given to President Macron during his visit in July, the US president will nevertheless be afforded a carriage ride, albeit one confined to the private estate. He will also lay a wreath at the tomb of the late Queen at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
In the evening, Trump and the first lady will be honoured at a state banquet for 160 guests including celebrities and members of the royal family at St George’s Hall where the King and Trump will deliver speeches. The Trumps will stay overnight in the castle, a privilege afforded to Ronald Reagan who became the first US president to stay at the royal residence in 1982.
On Thursday, the King and Queen will formally bid farewell to the Trumps before the president heads to Chequers, the prime minister’s official country residence in Buckinghamshire. There, Trump will be greeted by a guard of honour and bagpipers before viewing the Sir Winston Churchill archives held at Chequers. After a bilateral meeting with the prime minister and a business reception with Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, Trump and Starmer will hold a press conference.
Melania Trump will join the Queen to visit Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The first lady will then join Kate at Frogmore Gardens to meet the Dwayne Fields, the chief scout, and members of the Scouts’ Squirrels programme to learn about their Go Wild nature badge.
Basically, they’ve learned that Kate can’t handle anything like “giving a speech” or “keening her way through a round-table discussion.” Fair enough, because Melania Trump can’t handle that kind of thing either. Melania and Kate have similar inadequacies, so they’re being sent off to do a photo-op with kids. I hope it doesn’t rain. As for the rest of the state visit… I imagine that Kate and William will attend the state dinner next Wednesday, correct? They’re not confirming it, but it will probably happen. I find it funny/interesting that William isn’t being tasked with some solo event with Trump. They’re actually big fans of each other, but I guess Downing Street was like “absolutely NOT.”
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- The Princess of Wales during a visit to the RHS’s Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex. The visit coincides with the donation of 50 Catherine’s Rose plants, named after the princess by the RHS with funds from sales going to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Picture date: Wednesday July 2, 2025.,Image: 1017655843, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Stefan Rousseau/Avalon
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- The Princess of Wales during a visit to the RHS’s Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex. The visit coincides with the donation of 50 Catherine’s Rose plants, named after the princess by the RHS with funds from sales going to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Picture date: Wednesday July 2, 2025. PA Photo.,Image: 1017656825, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Stefan Rousseau/Avalon
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- London, UNITED KINGDOM – The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the Scouts #PromiseToThePlanet campaign The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Alexandra Park Sports Hub in Dennistoun to meet with Scouts from across the area and learn more about the Scouts’ #PromiseToThePlanet campaign. One of their hosts will be 12-year-old Lewis Howe, one of the 26 #OneStepGreener Ambassadors recently announced by the UK Government – extraordinary, everyday people who are going above and beyond for the climate. Through Scouting, Lewis is taking positive action on the issues that matter to him the most and challenging all Scottish schools to reduce food waste by using surplus food to create meals for those in need using environmentally friendly packaging. Their Royal Highnesses will take part in activities that demonstrate how Scouting is helping to equip young people with the skills to tackle climate change. They will also learn how millions of Scouts across the globe have been contributing to the #PromiseToThePlanet campaign, raising awareness of the consequences of climate change and encouraging individual as well as collective action to address it. The Duchess of Cambridge is Joint President of The Scout Association alongside The Duke of Kent. Pictured: Kate Middleton, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge BACKGRID USA 1 NOVEMBER 2021 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania attend arrive ahead of the state funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral on January 9, 2025 in Washington, D.C Featuring: Donald J Trump, Melania Trump Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States When: 09 Jan 2025 Credit: POOL via CNP/INSTARimages.com
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- First Lady Melania Trump at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. Featuring: Melania Trump Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States When: 20 Jan 2025 Credit: POOL via CNP/INSTARimages.com
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- First Lady Melania Trump at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as the 47th president. Featuring: Melania Trump Where: Washington, District of Columbia, United States When: 20 Jan 2025 Credit: POOL via CNP/INSTARimages.com
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- The Prince and Princess of Wales, followed by the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh arriving for the State Banquet for President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the French President’s state visit to the UK Featuring: William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 08 Jul 2025 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Those poor scouts!
I think this whole state visit is a bad idea. And I’ll be interested to see what celebrities show up for the state dinner, as I would decline if I was asked.
Well Ed Davey the leader of the Liberal Democrats has declined his invitation.
For those outside of the UK who may not know the Lib Dems are the third largest party in government.
They should invite Andrew and make it a big ol’ pedo party!
Nice demonic photo of Melania, btw.
I wonder if “Rose Who” will be there????
Absolutely it’s a bad idea. As I read through the schedule, I don’t think trump is up to it, physically or mentally. I’m eagerly anticipating the sh*tshow to come.
And Melania going to a library w/Camilla? Why? She’s no reader. And I hope it pours buckets on Kate & Melania (sorry, scouts, but bring your waterproof gear). I want to see both sets of wigs sopping wet & slipping.
Melania and Kate, why does that seem like a natural fit?
My thoughts exactly!!
Andrew good to see you again, lol! I know that will probably never happen but damn the jokes would write themselves.
I’d keep my kid home.
I am rooting for Kate to cancel at the last second. All of the attempts to steal attention from Harry must have left her too exhausted to work the rest of this month.
They’re keeping the Trumps out of public spaces, but the demonstrators will still find them.
Melania and Unable together, who is going to translate for them?
I guess Halloween is coming early or should I say a very scary story for these poor Girl Scouts . A double dose of maniacal laughter and an evil bitch from another country. I hope there is a badge for these girls having to get through this event.
“Melania and Unable together”
I have no idea which lady to feel sorry for!!!
Neither of them need sympathy. It’s the Girl Scout troop that need sympathy lol.
Do Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage have kids who are scouts? I can’t imagine who else would send their kids to such an event.
I think it’s great, Lazy will finally meet someone she has so much in common with: hates her husband, hates the unwashed masses, looooves being ultra rich and hates showing her face in public and pretending she cares about anything and anyone other than going to spa. It’s gonna be a great day for those two!
Do you think they will coordinate and both wear a version of „I really don’t care, do you?” jackets? They are visiting kids so fits perfectly, right??
Is this going to be a video, because I can only imagine how silent that engagement is going to be. Relying on them two to lead and carry an in-depth conversation? Good luck.
And I imagine she struggles with world leaders and their spouses, because regardless of your thoughts on their politics most she has interacted with have their own accomplishments. She literally has nothing to discuss. She barely works so she can’t talk about charity or statecraft in any detail. And she didn’t work before she got married so she can’t even speak about the job market or professionalism. What’s she going to speak to a retired lawyer or a journalist about, crack babies?
And goodness William and Trump together? That’s probably the only sense that KP would have shown. Trump saying something boorish, and William trying to match his energy by saying something equally as ignorant or creepy and then guffawing like they were the funniest men in the room.
It will be like their instagram reels. Long shots of them from a distance doing jazz hands and trying to look engaged. Expect lots of fake laughter and poses for the camera.
I expect the same. Video from a distance, posed photos from up close with kids around maybe. There will be no speech, no discussions, certainly no questions from the media. I’ surprised Melania even agreed to travel to the UK. I’m sure she does not give a shit about scouts in England.
Don’t forget the cheesy music to go along with it.
The subtitles will be working overtime with these two.
C’mon, she has loads to offer conversationally.
I’m sure she goes into detail about the school run.
My scout would be sick that day if i lived over there.
Okay yeah this will go much better for her than when she met with Jill Biden, an actual educator. Her and melania will be meeting more on the same level. Should still be funny though. I’m definitely expecting to hear about a break after the state visit though.
Hahaha, Kate and Melania is a match made in hell. Will Melania wear heels to greet the scouts? I see Kate’s working again with Dwayne Fields, the chief scout, and nothing against him, but her handlers probably figured this would go better with someone she already knew. I don’t even wish to be a fly on the wall, because the Kate-Melania conversation is going to be practically non-existent.
Birds of a feather
Saw this headline and immediately thought perfect! Matching airheads.
Keen should be able to handle this.
Keen will have the deranged looks and laughing
Can’t imagine what these two would chat about besides how they spend their days preening .. I mean….
Those poor kids having to front and center for these two ladies who couldn’t care less about … anyone but themselves
And when on earth has Melania ever showed an interest in ‘nature’? Whatever the ‘go wild’ badge is, I’m sure she has zero interest or skills in any of it.
I actually wouldn’t be the slightest bit surprised if the two get on like a house on fire to be honest because I think at their core, they are incredibly similar. Don’t actually like or care about the job they’re in; only care about their own children, not children generally; married to selfish man-babies. Mark my words, this might be her most successful engagement ever. Also, the fawning the UK is doing over the Trumps is nauseating.
I’m torn, either they will end up BFFs or they will each be so focussed on their own status that they won’t unbend enough even to be polite to the other. We know Kate doesn’t like other women, particularly if she sees them as a threat to any of the things she holds dear.
They’ll be polite to each other…while both vying for the best camera angles. I actually think Kate will be more worried about that than Melania. But yeah Kate doesn’t get photographed with other high-ranking women that often. Especially not attractive ones. The last time I can remember is when she did that mini-visit with Queen Mary of Denmark. And presumably American photographers and journalists be allowed at this visit as well as rota?
Melanie is 12 years older than Kate. And I predict Melania will look better and be more elegant than Kate.
Melania is generally very well dressed and she had an interest in and is educated in fashion. She has a tendency to cosplay also but my money is on Melania being the sartorial winner in this encounter.
I’d say Melania will undoubtedly be the winner here, to the extent that I’m surprised KM agreed to the joint appearance.
Melania is taller, better looking, socially confident and knows how to wear clothes. Remember how Michele Obama showed KM up in the 2011 photos at Buckingham Palace? Check them out, it’s truly shocking just how inadequate KM looks.
But can they open up to each other about it? My gut tells me no.
“How is your husband?”
“Perfect. Yours?”
“Amazing.”
Hours of long bored silence.
The fawning will be all about tariffs, most of us Brits despise Trump. How come the Americans elected him, Especially after he tried to overthrow democracy in the US.
Won’t someone think of the children????
But yes, this is a perfect match. They both married for position and wealth and DNGAF about anyone else outside of their actual family, their husbands included.
I had read somewhere that W&K would be joining the orange buffoon and Melania on the carriage procession
I read the same thing yesterday. Don’t remember the source either. It also said that Will and Kate will attend the state dinner.
Zowie! They’ll need to fire up that yacht again! Whoo! So much ‘work’!
They may regret that if Taco sh*ts his Depends in close quarters.
Keen will brag about her school runs and nay cha
Well, Welfare-Willy can’t go get shit-faced with The Orange (because TO doesn’t drink), so.. there’s that.
M and Kkkan’t may be a terribly great match though.
I love that Kate’s “key role” is to be sent out into the woods.
This will be interesting. Lol.
This drags the monarchy so far down-market. Like to trailer trash territory. Why on earth would this be something Wiggy would agree to — UNLESS she’s being super pressured by Starmer for the soft power bump it’ll have with Trump…
I mean, if Kate was a team player, I’d say she was taking one for the team.
Inflicting a sex trafficker on Scouts is a deranged idea.
Who is the sex trafficker you are referring to?
Melania.
Melania was quite friendly with Epstein back in the day.
That’ll be one cold wind blowing through that Scout troop next week. Poor weans having to deal with these two female dogs.
I wonder how Kate feels about having to hang out with a call girl.
Well they call Kate a yacht girl so there’s that. Two great minds coming together to talk about…..how they snagged their husbands?
Melania is supposed to “ learn about their Go Wild nature badge?” As if Melania has ever touched grass in her entire life🤣🤣🤣
They have a lot in common and have the same fans.
Two right-wing dream girls I guess. Keen could learn a lot from Mel, you don’t see her starving herself to death, she’s secured her bag and I wonder if she’s still seeing that guy in NYC?
Ha! Social climbers unite! And never mind the public, they will need translators to understand each other, assuming any words beyond hello and goodbye are spoken. But considering their awful spouses and their refusal to save themselves, they should form their own support group. Special K has already followed in Mel’s footsteps by quiet quitting and only doing “fun” activities. So I’m sure there’s some helpful tips that they could exchange regarding managing their horrible but very wealthy husbands. Maybe Mel can share her fashion contacts with K…
Melania hung out with Jeffrey Epstein, too. Maybe Kate could ask her about the early years of Epstein’s victims.
Nope. She’ll ask for Harry to be sent back to her. Minus what’s her name.
I cannot wait for this outing! Kate has at least has been outside before. But seeing as this will be Melania’s first time outside in a forest around children, it should be very entertaining. Oh God! Please let it rain!
Appropriate. Kate the tree-hugger, sent into the woods to hug more trees. Very efficient planning by the powers that be. Keeping Melania occupied for an hour or so, and helping Kate with her “recovery” from cancer by giving her more time in the forest, which seems to have become her favoured haunt. Killing two birds with one stone. Are they too old to be called birds?
Despite their surface similarities (singular focus on appearance, having awful husbands, sending fake versions of themselves into the world, and so on) I actually don’t think Kate and Melania would get on, or god forbid become the world’s worst version of BFFs. The lack of visible female friends in their lives plus their obvious lack of empathy or care for anyone other than themselves tells me that neither could ever develop a friendship or have a genuine connection with anyone. I suspect both are too narcissistic and competitive to be anything other than superficially polite to each other. Not to mention I think each probably thinks the other beneath her. But who knows, maybe they’ll surprise me.
Melani a tells kate the school runs were beneficial for Barron during the early years. They are so important says kate
FFS!!!
So the two do nothings will get together. This should be interesting.
How will they understand each other? Melania with her thick Slovenian accent, Kate with her mumbling faux-posh accent, they’ll need translators. And they can have a wig-off — who has the most realistic extensions? I will always remember how badly the meeting between Nancy Reagan and Raisa Gorbachev went, the two could barely contain their contempt for each other. However both Kannot and Melanomia ended up with temperamental, unfaithful husbands from hell they can hardly bear.
TBH, I am starting to see why William loathes her. Everything about her is tiresome and fake and if she were talking to me, I’d want to swat away the constant hand flapping. I’m autistic and I manage to be able to talk with my hands at my sides.
The naming is so very interesting in this article.
Camilla is always the queen.
Even Melania is always Melania Trump or the first lady.
Kate is first mentioned as The Princess of Wales then every time after that she is Kate. (I thought we weren’t allowed to call her Kate?)
Well played.
Melania is 3 – 4 inches taller than Kate, so I’m curious just how high Kate’s heels will be while walking around in nature. Kate always strives to be the thinnest and tallest woman in the room (and almost always “wins” at thinnest).