Blair House goes royal: Inside King Charles and Queen Camilla's private Washington retreat
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's recent visit to Washington was highlighted by their stay at Blair House, the president's guest house. Ambassador Monica Crowley described the experience as memorable and an out-of-body experience for her as an anglophile. The royal couple spent four days in the U.S., visiting various locations including Virginia and New York.
- ▪Ambassador Monica Crowley called the royal visit one of the most memorable events she has organized.
- ▪The king and queen used a private sitting room at Blair House as their dining area.
- ▪Their Majesties spent four days in the United States, visiting Washington, Virginia, and New York.
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The White House official who manages diplomatic events said Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Washington in April was one of the most memorable events she’s organized in her roughly one year in office. Ambassador Monica Crowley, the 35th chief of protocol of the United States, called herself an anglophile, saying she “grew up sort of watching the royal family.” “So, for me to spend that time with Their Majesties was kind of an out-of-body experience, as well as being at Windsor,” Ms. Crowley said. “Seen, Heard & Whispered” learned that the king and queen, who stayed at Blair House, known as the president’s guest house, used a private sitting room as their dining room.
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