Trump faces backlash for ‘disrespecting’ Queen Camilla at White House event
Key takeaways
- The King, 77, and Queen, 78, returned to the White House on Tuesday, April 28, for a formal ceremony on the South Lawn, following a private welcome from Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a day earlier.
- However, a brief interaction during the event quickly gained traction on social media.
- He literally cut in front of Queen Camilla while she was shaking hands,” one user wrote, while another added, “How incredibly rude.”
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit, intended to reinforce diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States, quickly became a viral talking point after an awkward moment involving Donald Trump sparked sharp reactions online.
The King, 77, and Queen, 78, returned to the White House on Tuesday, April 28, for a formal ceremony on the South Lawn, following a private welcome from Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a day earlier.
However, a brief interaction during the event quickly gained traction on social media. In a clip widely shared on X, Queen Camilla appeared to be greeting guests when Trump stepped forward and began shaking hands himself, prompting some viewers to accuse him of cutting in front of the Queen.