While President Donald Trump and King Charles led the spotlight during the U.S. state visit, First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla also played key supporting roles. During a rainy military review at the White House, Camilla made a very British “soggy bottoms” joke about the wet seats, leaving Melania surprised and confused.
The two women also spent time together during the visit, including a private tour of historical areas, continuing a pattern of friendly but formal meetings between them during previous U.S. and UK state visits. Experts say their interactions are polite and role-focused rather than close personal friendship, with both mainly supporting their husbands’ diplomatic roles.