King Charles and Queen Camilla were formally greeted in the United States during their state visit’s second day, marked by a ceremony held on the White House lawn. The royal couple arrived by car and were warmly welcomed by the President and First Lady. President Trump, speaking on a rainy day in Washington DC, expressed his excitement and honor in hosting Their Majesties for this significant state visit.
In his address, Trump made some unconventional remarks to King Charles before they proceeded to a meeting in the Oval Office. During the ceremony, as Trump spoke, Charles appeared coy as the president mentioned a past crush his mother had on the young king and also referenced the typical English weather.
Following Trump’s speech on the White House lawn, the dignitaries, along with the President and First Lady, observed a ‘Pass in Review’ by nearly 500 members of the US Armed Forces from the balcony of the South Portico. Charles and Trump engaged in conversation while waiting for the procession, with Trump expressing pride in hosting the event, to which Charles responded graciously.
Trump fondly recalled his mother’s admiration for the royal family and her crush on Charles as a young man. He also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, emphasizing the enduring bond between the UK and the US. As the ceremonial welcome commenced, Trump praised the King as an elegant man and highlighted the special relationship between the two nations.
During his address, Trump mentioned Charles’ upcoming speech to Congress, expressing his desire to attend the historic event. He acknowledged the significance of Charles being the first British King to address a joint session of the US Congress and expressed his interest in being present for the occasion.
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