US President Donald Trump is expected to decline a bespoke cocktail created by King Charles for the state banquet at Windsor Castle this evening, as he does not drink alcohol. The tradition, started by King Charles, involves serving a special drink that honours the 'special relationship' between the visiting nation and the host nation.
Trump, who has a packed itinerary today, will be hosted by the King and Queen along with 160 other guests. The President has stated he has never had a drink, attributing his sobriety to the tragic death of his older brother, Fred Jr, from alcoholism at age 42.
Speaking of his brother's influence, Trump said: 'He had a problem with alcohol, and he would tell me, 'Don't drink. Don't drink.' He was substantially older, and I listened to him and I respected him.'
Previous state visits have seen cocktails such as L’entente for French President Emmanuel Macron and a yuzu marmalade sour for the Japanese state visit. It is possible that a non-alcoholic version of the cocktail may be prepared for Trump, with every element of the dinner approved by the King.
