The King and Queen exchanged a few words with Donald and Melania Trump as they arrived at the White House to kick off their US state visit – and a lip reader claims the president made his guests laugh with one question
Donald Trump left the King and Queen giggling after posing a question as they met at the White House, according to a lip reader.
After touching down in Washington DC for the historic visit last night, Charles and Camilla were greeted at the South Portico of the White House by the President and First Lady as they arrived in the heart of the US capital. Posing for photographers for nearly a minute, Trump appeared to make small talk with the King as they stood in the sunshine.
And now lip reader Jeremy Freeman has revealed what he believes they said, with the King telling the president: “Hello, very good to be here” and the First Lady telling Charles: “So pleased to see you. I’m really delighted.”
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As they readied themselves for a photo, the group looked at stickers on the ground telling them where to stand, with Trump motioning Charles into his spot after Camilla accidentally stood there.
According to Jeremy, Trump then said: “What’s going on here?” before they all started giggling, and then the president told them of the band playing in the background: “Enjoy, they’re good guys.” The two couples then enjoyed tea, and the hosts then gave their guests a tour of the White House beehives.
The second day of the US state visit will see the King and Queen treated to a full ceremonial welcome before Charles addresses Congress.
He will use his speech to say the story of the UK and US since America’s independence is “one of the greatest alliances in human history” where the two nations find ways to “come together”.
His address on the second day of his state visit to both Houses is likely to be seen as acknowledging tensions between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who have clashed over the American leader’s war against Iran.
Charles will also reflect that defending common ideals is “crucial for liberty and equality”, as is the rule of law, which lies at the heart of both nations’ democratic traditions and shared economic prosperity.
He is also expected to make a brief reference to the gun attack at a Washington DC dinner attended by the US president on Saturday night, and in a show of solidarity and support, offer “the highest regard and friendship of the British people to the people of the United States” on the 250th anniversary of American independence. It is only the second time a British monarch has addressed a joint meeting of Congress, the first being Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
In a nod to recent tensions, which have seen Mr Trump lambast Britain, Charles will reflect that while the UK and US have not always agreed on all matters over the past 250 years, the foundations of their “democratic, legal and social traditions” – stretching all the way back to the Magna Carta – are such that “time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together”.
He is also set to point out how the US and UK have stood together through moments that have defined their shared history and that “our defence, intelligence and security ties are measured not in years but in decades”.
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