"From a European perspective, the real question is: did it work? And what can the EU learn from that? "It wasn't a massive success in terms of tangible outcomes, but it wasn't the disaster some in government feared either," Time Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, told DW. "Diplomacy is often about flattery," he explains. Trying to get what you want by making someone feel good. "The trouble is, it doesn't always result in something tangible once the visit is over.""
"Britain pulled out all the stops for US President Donald Trump. A second state visit, something no other US president has ever received, came with an "extra-large" guard of honor, a royal banquet in Windsor Castle, and plenty of flattering words from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Outside the pageantry, thousands of protesters filled London's streets. Waving Palestinian flags, denouncing Trump's climate policies, and demanding solidarity with migrants,"
Britain hosted a second state visit for US President Donald Trump with ceremonial honors, a royal banquet, and public praise from the prime minister. Large protests in London opposed the visit, featuring Palestinian flags and criticisms of climate and migration policies. The government sought to avoid embarrassment, extract concessions, and demonstrate that the UK–US "special relationship" remains strong. Outcomes were mixed: the visit produced limited concrete breakthroughs on issues such as Ukraine or tariffs, while face-to-face leader-level engagement was identified as important for influence and future policy opportunities.
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