Donald Trump steps in to guide Queen Camilla on state visit in 'awkward' moment
A ceremonial welcome took place at the White House on TuesdayDonald Trump stepped in and appeared to guide Queen Camilla during an engagement amid the US state visit.
On Monday, King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, arrived in the United States to begin a four-day state visit.
Tuesday saw President Trump, 79, and his wife, US First Lady Melania, join the king and queen for an official ceremonial welcome held on the White House south lawn.
Here, the king and the president alongside their wives watched a military display and flyover.
Donald Trump ‘guides’ Queen Camilla during US state visit
In a clip shared by Sky News on X, King Charles is seen shaking hands with a line of delegates at the ceremony. Trump, Queen Camilla and Melania were seen watching on.
But President Trump soon moves back and guides Queen Camilla towards the delegates by placing a hand on her back.
One person shared the video and expressed their thoughts, writing: “Camilla as usual looking so confused awkward and unaware, she had to be led by Trump.”
Another wrote: “How embarrassing!”
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Meanwhile, others were distracted by Trump appearing to cut in ahead of Camilla to shake some of the other delegate’s hands.
‘An embarrassment on the world stage’
The moment saw Trump watch on as Camilla shook some hands of the delegates before cutting in front of her to start handshakes.
One person complained: “No class. No manners. No style.”
Another added: “Trump is so uncouth. Why did he cut in and takeover the handshakes?”
Someone else wrote: “You can’t fake class. This is an embarrassment on the world stage.”
Camilla as usual looking so confused awkward and unaware, she had to be led by Trump.
However, someone explained: “I’m no Trump apologist but he didn’t cut in as KCIII finished meeting the US staff, Trump took over and shook the hands of the king’s staff.”
Another agreed, writing: “He was shaking the hands of the British delegation. She was at the end of Trump’s people.”
Queen Camilla’s ‘clear message’ to Trump with state visit outfit
Meanwhile, for the first day of the state visit, Queen Camilla, 78, sent a message to the Trumps with her outfit.
She wore a white dress with black embroidery from Anna Valentine. She paired the look with nude heels. But it was her style of brooch that caught attention.
Camilla decided to wear a brooch which featured the British and American flags.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold analysed the symbol. Speaking on behalf of Slots Temple, Grant explained: “This is very much an act of diplomacy. These things are never a coincidence or an accident, everything is carefully planned. They know that people will pick up on these things and that’s why they do it.
“The fact that she’s picked this brooch says a lot, she’s sending a clear message about what the king and queen hope to get from this trip – unity.”
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