King Charles and Queen Camilla were officially greeted in the United States on the second day of their state visit, with a special 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 to host Their Majesties for this significant state visit.
During the President’s speech, he made some notable remarks to King Charles before they proceeded to a meeting in the Oval Office. Trump mentioned a past crush the President’s mother had on the young King, paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth and commenting on the English weather.
After the address on the White House lawn, the King and Queen, along with the President and First Lady, observed a ‘Pass in Review’ of nearly 500 members of the US Armed Forces from the South Portico balcony. During this time, Charles and Trump exchanged words while enjoying the musical performance in the background.
President Trump reminisced about his mother’s admiration for the royal family, particularly expressing her fondness for Queen Elizabeth II and her crush on Charles. He also honored the late Queen Elizabeth as a remarkable woman. Trump highlighted the enduring bond between the UK and the US, symbolized by the visit.
In his welcoming speech, Trump praised the King’s elegance and spoke highly of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. He mentioned Charles’ upcoming address to Congress and expressed his desire to attend the historic event with the King.
As the ceremonial welcome unfolded, Trump humorously remarked on the rainy British-like weather, emphasizing the privilege of hosting the royal visitors. The President continued to express admiration for the King and underscored the strong ties between the UK and the USA.