King Charles and Queen Camilla return to the White House to say goodbye to Trump and Melania

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1 May 2026 • 12:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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King Charles and Queen Camilla return to the White House to say goodbye to Trump and Melania

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House Thursday and were greeted by President Donald Trump and the first lady as they prepare to depart Washington, D.C.
  • They posed for photos for a few moments and Trump pointed at King Charles, saying “he’s a great king.”
  • When asked what his favorite part of his state visit has been so far, the King did not answer.
  • Trump praised King Charles, saying, “We need more people like that in our country. Great, really, great people.”
  • After saying goodbye to the Trumps, the King and Queen will head to Virginia to attend a party marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, meet members of indigenous communities and discuss climate change projects.

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