Melania Trump is reportedly “acutely aware” of a gaffe her husband, Donald Trump, made during a meeting with Queen Elizabeth and is determined that “nothing will go wrong” this time around.
In July, Trump formally accepted an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit to Windsor Castle.
The visit, scheduled for 17 to 19 September, will see Trump accompanied by his wife, Melania, the First Lady. A recent article discussing Melania’s political clout, following reports of her drafting a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggested she aims to improve upon her previous visit.
According to a “friend” of Melania quoted in the Daily Mail, she is “acutely aware” of what the paper called an “embarrassing moment” during his first state visit in 2019.
The incident in question occurred when the US President was accused of pushing “in front” of the now-deceased Queen Elizabeth II as they reviewed a guard of honor by the esteemed Coldstream Guards.
Additionally, the First Lady is reportedly concentrated on establishing her husband’s legacy while also crafting her own – as the “quiet power”.
Meanwhile, according to The Independent, Trump’s protocol mistake wasn’t the sole embarrassing incident during his previous visit, with a second awkward moment also involving Melania.
When the Queen welcomed the couple at Windsor Castle during Trump’s initial presidency, Donald failed to bow and Melania didn’t curtsy, instead extending handshakes to the monarch.
It’s important to note that bowing and curtsying aren’t technically required, but they are commonly practiced and considered “good manners,” as the publication described them.
Despite these missteps, one Trump insider maintained he remains a “huge fan” of the royals.
As the occasion draws near, the MAGA leader is reportedly “very much looking forward” to his meeting with Charles and Camilla.
Second-term presidents typically aren’t offered a state visit and are usually invited for tea or lunch with the King or Queen.
Nevertheless, it’s scheduled to occur at Windsor Castle due to ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace, and all senior royals are anticipated to take part in the ceremonies. During a White House visit in February, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer extended an invitation from the King to Trump.
The President described it as a “great, great honor” and “really something”.
Expressing his “respect” for the Royal Family, Trump stated: “I’m a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family, William. We have really just a great respect for the family.”
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