Trump in Windsorland

The Crown vs. The Clown

Fiction - Humor/Comedy
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 10/25/2025
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Reviewed by Lucinda E Clarke for Readers' Favorite

Trump in Windsorland: The Crown vs. The Clown by Barry Robbins is a very different type of book. It combines video via a QR code or link together with text. He writes about Trump’s recent visit to Windsor Castle in England, where he was hosted by the British Royal family, and compares it to the age-old protocol. He has the President exhibiting behavior we have seen in the media within the confines of historical precedent. The dignitary, as he is first described, eats fried chicken at the banquet, tries to peddle steaks to the diners, steals a painting, and falls off his horse at the fox hunt. His remarks are outlandish with very little regard for the truth. He fails to observe how his actions are not appropriate to the situation, or in fact any state visit. While Trump carries on blissfully unaware of his faux pas, the Windsor corgis have a front row seat, and their comments are hysterical. Parts of the story are also related by various objects, for example, the refrigerator that Trump dances with, the hat he wore, and even the ghosts that roam the corridors in the castle.

From video to remarks made by inanimate objects to the antics of a guest with no sense of history or reality, this book pokes fun in every line on every page. Seldom has there been such a witty, critical, and observational eye on a politician, past or present, than author Barry Robbins’ caricature of Donald Trump’s state visit to Windsor Castle. He had me laughing out loud at the antics, and I particularly liked the points of view from the inanimate objects. This is a seldom-used approach, and the corgis’s perceptiveness was so accurate that it persuaded me that they are more observant than one could ever imagine. This is not the first book I’ve reviewed by this author, and he has not only not lost his touch, but has taken his writing skills to new heights. The videos at the beginning of each chapter are also very funny. Trump in Windsorland is a laugh a second, and once started, it is almost impossible to put down. Barry Robbins is in a class of his own.

Luwi Nyakansaila

Trump in Windsorland (The Crown vs. The Clown) by Barry Robbins is a tale, complete with accompanying videos, about the presidential visit of Donald J. Trump to Windsor Castle. The self-proclaimed 'greatest leader' believes that everything he does is a tremendous success, even when chaos surrounds him. In this story, he dances with a refrigerator, attends a disastrous banquet with a bizarre arrangement, and humorously plunges into the moat, surprising the crocodiles. Trump expresses distrust toward an escalator, goes on an out-of-control horse ride, and even sells steak to dignitaries. His antics do not go unnoticed by King Charles, the butlers, and the corgis—all of whom are left baffled by this new guest, having previously encountered castle knight ghosts and dignified visitors.

Trump in Windsorland is a satirical and humorous book that parodies both royal and political figures through a series of whimsical chapters, videos, and stories. It features exaggerated portrayals of Donald Trump interacting with iconic symbols of Windsor Castle, effectively highlighting his self-importance, incompetence, and affinity for chaos. Barry Robbins narrates the story primarily from the corgis' perspectives, serving as a clever allegory for ordinary people who observe and are impacted by their leaders' actions. The book also addresses contemporary issues such as wars, media exaggeration, and government transparency—such as the Trump administration's release of the Amelia Earhart files while the public was demanding the Epstein files. The book is well organized with chapters beginning with a QR code and a website link to a corresponding video. This provides readers with a visual illustration to enjoy alongside the text. Overall, this is an engaging read that can be enjoyed as a collection of entertaining stories about state visits and the varied experiences at Windsor Castle. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates satire and contemporary political humor.

Manik Chaturmutha

Trump in Windsorland by Barry Robbins follows a fictionalized chaotic visit by Donald Trump to Windsor Castle, where royal decorum meets comic disaster. The story unfolds through a series of hilarious scenes told from unexpected narrators, a refrigerator forced into a ballroom dance, fried chicken that upstages Beef Wellington, a painting stolen mid-tour, and corgis who hold their own royal council. Trump’s blunders ripple through the castle as everything from the banquet seating to the fox hunt spirals into farce. Each incident turns the grandeur of Windsor into a playground of confusion, ego, and slapstick. From a horse throwing him off to a speech gone wrong, the tale ends with the castle returning to its calm, but forever marked by one unforgettable visitor who mistook pomp for spotlight and turned royal routine into uproarious chaos. It’s a modern story of pride, cluelessness, and comedy, showing that sometimes the biggest spectacle in the room isn’t the crown, but the clown who mistakes himself for royalty. 

Barry Robbins’ Trump in Windsorland takes inspiration from Trump’s very real royal visit and stretches it into a perfectly ridiculous fantasy. The humor works because it’s so believable. Trump blunders through tradition like an overgrown man-child, more fascinated by his reflection than the crown jewels. Robbins doesn’t exaggerate; he just amplifies reality’s absurdity. It mirrors the headlines people have seen recently. The book’s setup, mixing political parody with British tradition, works brilliantly. Robbins builds a convincing world where Windsor Castle becomes the ultimate stage for misunderstanding and mischief. What really stands out is the creativity. Each chapter is a self-contained sketch that builds into a bigger picture about ego, spectacle, and how easily pomp turns to parody. The short meme-style photoshopped images and quick video clips before each chapter make the whole thing feel like a live internet satire, adding punchy visual comedy to the written absurdity. It’s satire built for the social media age. It’s smart, playful, and genuinely funny, but underneath the laughs, there’s a sly observation about how absurd public life has become. The writing is sharp, conversational, and loaded with dry British wit. The humor is clever, not cruel. It doesn’t just roast Trump; it pokes fun at British decorum too, as everyone in the castle is politely pretending the chaos is normal. The title Trump in Windsorland: The Crown vs. The Clown perfectly captures the absurd collision between royal dignity and childish arrogance. An excellent pick for fans of political humor, British satire, or anyone who enjoys watching power trip over its own ego. It earns five stars for being funny, fearless, and freakishly relevant.