After the chaos, a cup of tea: King keeps calm and carries on with the Trumps
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began their state visit to Washington with a warm welcome from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, marked by tea and a tour of the White House beehives. The visit started on a cordial note despite prior diplomatic tensions and recent insults from Trump toward the UK. The royal couple's schedule ran long as they engaged in extended conversations about bees, gardens, and diplomacy.
- ▪King Charles III and Queen Camilla were welcomed by Donald and Melania Trump at the White House for tea and a tour of the presidential beehives.
- ▪The tea session in the Green Room lasted over 45 minutes longer than scheduled, followed by a 20-minute discussion on bees and gardening.
- ▪The visit occurs amid diplomatic strains, including Trump's recent criticism of the UK and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the war in Iran.
- ▪Protesters are planning demonstrations during the trip to demand justice for Jeffrey Epstein's victims.
- ▪A last-minute security scare involving an alleged assassination attempt on Trump occurred just before the royal visit began.
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