A brief exchange between Melania Trump and Queen Camilla during last night’s state banquet has divided opinion online, with some viewers convinced the former First Lady appeared to snub the Queen Consort.
Donald Trump, 79, and Melania, 55, are currently in the UK for a two-day visit, spending time with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The couple also dined alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton at the lavish banquet, where Trump praised the royals warmly in his speech.
Speaking to 160 guests on September 17, the former president said: “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. Really amazing. We’ve gotten to know you and I think you’re going to have an unbelievable success in future.”
He added of William’s wife: “Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, and so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”
Trump was seated beside the Princess of Wales for the meal, while Melania sat opposite next to Prince William, with Queen Camilla also at the table.
