Melania giggles as she jokes with King Charles about his love of honey during White House visit
Melania Trump was seen laughing and chatting with King Charles III during his White House visit, where they discussed his fondness for honey. The royal couple joined President Trump and Melania to view the White House beehive on the South Lawn. Melania joked about sending extra honey home with the royals, referencing their shared interest in environmental conservation.
- ▪King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House beehive during their state visit.
- ▪Melania Trump joked that the royals would receive extra jars of honey because they are 'lovers of honey.'
- ▪Melania revealed in her 2024 memoir that she became pen pals with King Charles after meeting him at a 2019 state banquet.
- ▪The White House assistant pastry chef, Carlo Figarella, presented honey from the South Lawn beehive to the British delegation.
- ▪Melania wore a buttercream yellow skirt suit by designer Adam Lippes for the meeting with the royals.
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