Seven awkward moments from Trump’s meeting with King Charles in Washington

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Queen Camilla, King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave from a balcony at the White House.

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His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla arrived in Washington on Monday for the monarch’s first U.S. visit since ascending the throne.

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Welcomed at the White House by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the trip has included a visit to the South Lawn’s beehive, a ceremonial military review and a bilateral meeting — as well as several slightly awkward moments between the president and the King. Here are just a few of them.

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An uncomfortable handshake

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Things got off to an awkward start almost as soon as Trump greeted his royal guests.

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The president is known for his firm, often theatrical handshakes, sometimes accompanied by a sharp tug intended to assert dominance. But he might have met his match.

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Footage of King Charles’ arrival at the White House has gone viral on social media, with many commenting on how the royal refused to yield — at times appearing to pull the president’s hand towards him.

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The battle resulted in an almost ten-second-long exchange.

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Trump confesses a crush

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While giving a speech at the White House, Trump revealed that his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, had a crush on Charles back when he was Prince of Wales.

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Speaking about his Scottish mother’s love for the Royal Family, he said: “I remember her saying very clearly, ‘Charles, look, young Charles, he is so cute’.”

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He added: “My mother had a crush on Charles — can you believe it?”

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Buckingham Palace’s new resident?

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Trump also expressed an interest in living in Buckingham Palace, after discovering he could be related to the Royal Family.

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The Daily Mail reported on Monday that Trump and Charles share a common ancestor, the 3rd Earl of Lennox, apparently making them 15th cousins.

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After seeing the report, Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday: “Wow, that’s nice. I’ve always wanted to live in Buckingham Palace!!! I’ll talk to the King and Queen about this in a few minutes!!! President DJT.”

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Trump gets handsy

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A now-viral photo taken by AP photographer Jacquelyn Martin shows the moment Trump gave his wife, Melania, a squeeze on her backside, right in front of the King and Queen.

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