[Watch] King Charles’ Awkward Slip Up After U.S. Touchdown — and Camilla's Sweet Save
King Charles briefly missed a sweet flower moment with two children during his arrival in the U.S. before warmly turning back to greet them.
King Charles has finally arrived in the U.S. for the first time since becoming monarch alongside Queen Camilla. But before the festivities began, Charles briefly experienced an awkward moment during touchdown. Maybe even Kings cannot escape the first-day jitters before their grand entrance!
As Charles and Camilla stepped off their plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 27, they were met with a warm welcome. But a small awkward moment happened during the welcome line. Two young children were standing nearby holding flowers for the King, but Charles appeared focused on greeting the officials waiting to receive him and walked right past them at first.
Queen Camilla seemed to notice the moment more quickly, while the hosts gently pointed out that the flowers were meant for him. Charles then turned back, warmly accepted the bouquet, and shook one child’s hand. The child looked a little surprised by the sudden attention, but the moment quickly turned into a charming exchange.
After the small flower mix-up, the royal couple carried on to the White House, where President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were waiting to welcome them. As their car pulled up to the South Portico, Trump and Melania stepped outside to greet them. Charles got out first and shared a handshake with the president, while Camilla followed shortly after and was greeted by Melania. Later in the evening, Charles and Camilla headed to the British Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C., for a garden party hosted by British Ambassador Christian Turner.
The event brought together around 600 guests from both the U.S. and the U.K., with a mix of political figures, diplomats, and well-known names all in attendance. The guest list also included Olympian Tom Daley and several senior figures from Trump’s administration. Among those there were House Speaker Mike Johnson, White House aide Stephen Miller, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The April 27 to 30 visit is filled with a packed lineup of major events across the U.S. One of the most significant moments will be Charles speaking before Congress, with Queen Elizabeth II being the last British monarch to do so. While in Washington, the King and Queen will also pay their respects to fallen service members during a wreath-laying ceremony, before ending the day at an official state dinner at the White House.
They will then travel to New York City, where they plan to honor those who died in the September 11 attacks. The couple is also expected to meet first responders and spend time with families ahead of the 25th anniversary. The visit will close in Virginia, where Charles and Camilla are set to attend a neighborhood block party as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
