Cameras have revealed stickers positioned on the ground to guide President Donald Trump on his exact placement outside the White House during King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit. Live broadcast images showed small markers labelled 'KING' and 'PRESIDENT' indicating where the president should stand next to the monarchs.
The footage documented King Charles' arrival at the White House, where he greeted President Trump with a handshake while Queen Camilla embraced the first lady. Trump was seen gesturing towards the ground before the royal couple moved into position for a photograph. Observers noted what they described as an uncomfortable photo opportunity, with some suggesting the monarchs appeared reluctant.
King Charles and Queen Camilla landed at Joint Base Andrews on Monday, marking the King's first trip to the US as sovereign. The visit is the first state visit by a British monarch since 2007. The royal couple enjoyed a private afternoon tea at the White House amid mounting tensions between British leadership and the Trump administration.
The four-day state visit will take the royals from Washington, D.C., to New York and Virginia. Highlights include a garden party, a formal White House welcome, a meeting between King Charles and President Trump closed to the press, and a speech by the King to the US Congress—only the second time a British monarch has addressed Congress.
The schedule also features visits to the 9/11 memorial, a community organisation, and a literary event celebrating Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday. The final day includes a wreath-laying ceremony and a community celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
