King Charles and Queen Camilla's first state visit to the United States in nearly two decades was partly overshadowed on Monday in Washington after a video of President Donald Trump greeting the royal couple at the White House went viral. The clip quickly prompted claims online that Trump had shown them disrespect through what some viewers described as an 'aggressive' handshake.
The footage was filmed on 27 April 2026 as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the South Portico of the White House and were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Shared on X by the Office of the First Lady, the video captured the standard photocall before formal talks. Attention shifted only after viewers began replaying the brief exchange and focusing on Trump's physical gestures towards both royals.
