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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Bishop

Trump greets the King with a firm handshake as royals visit White House

United States King Charles III Melania Trump
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla have commenced a historic state visit to the US, marking the King's first trip as monarch.
  • This visit is the first state visit by a British monarch since 2007 and coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
  • The royal couple were greeted by the US President and First Lady Melania Trump upon their arrival at a military base in Maryland.
  • The US President engaged King Charles in a firm handshake that lasted for nearly 10 seconds.
  • Body language experts interpret the US President's signature 'clasp and yank' handshake as a method to exert control.

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