Charley Hull, the English LPGA star and recent Kroger Queen City Championship winner, attended Donald Trump's state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The dinner, part of the U.K.'s celebration of the U.S. president's state visit, was hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla and drew a guest list of about 160 people, including Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos, as well as golf great Sir Nick Faldo.
Hull, who rose to prominence as a teenager and has been a fixture on the European circuit, arrived in a glamorous gold halter-neck gown, complemented by diamond stud earrings and an intricate platinum-blonde updo. The 29-year-old from Kettering posted a glamorous photo to Instagram ahead of the event following her weekend victory.
Among the royals and guests were Faldo and his wife Lindsay De Marco; the Prince and Princess of Wales were also in attendance, with Kate wearing a couture gown by British designer Phillipa Lepley.
Hull has previously voiced support for Trump, telling Fox News that she admires him for speaking his mind and that she would like to see him in leadership roles. The remarks were later shared by Trump on Truth Social.
The state banquet comes as part of a long-standing, close relationship between Britain and the United States, with King Charles highlighting the bond during his address at Windsor Castle, while also acknowledging concerns about threats to Europe and Ukraine.
Hull's golf résumé includes contributing to the European Solheim Cup victory in 2023 and competing in the Curtis Cup at a young age; she turned professional before turning 17 and has since emerged as a regular contender on the LPGA Tour.
The Trump visit and reception of athletes reflect the broader pattern of high-profile sports figures engaging with the former president, who has long courted the LPGA and golf audiences, including past events at his courses and sponsorship interests.
The banquet featured other notable attendees, including Sir Nick Faldo and his wife, and a gathering that underscored the ceremonial ties between the two nations amid contemporary geopolitical debates.
Hull's Instagram post and public appearances in recent months have kept her in the spotlight beyond the course, illustrating how performance success can translate into cross-domain visibility in culture and entertainment circles.