The Princess received the hint immediately, quickly ending her exchange with Melania and returning to stand beside William. The move left Camilla free to speak privately with the First Lady while the rest of the group cleared a path for the horse-drawn carriages bound for Windsor Castle.
Protocol and Other Notable Moments
This wasn’t the only moment to spark attention during the Trumps’ visit. Some observers accused the couple of breaking royal protocol by failing to bow or curtsy when greeting the King and Queen.
However, the royal family’s official website clarifies otherwise: “There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.”
President Trump also drew headlines after complimenting Kate during their Windsor welcome. “You’re beautiful, so beautiful,” he said to the Princess of Wales, who was dressed in a maroon coat dress with a matching hat and handbag.
A Day of Tradition and Ceremony
After their ceremonial greeting with Charles and Camilla, the Trumps were invited to a private luncheon before paying tribute at Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb in St. George’s Chapel.
Later, around 200 military musicians performed the Beating Retreat — a historic tradition dating back to the 17th century, symbolizing the lowering of flags and the closing of camp gates at day’s end.
This marked the second official state visit to the UK hosted for President Trump.
