'Classless, Rude': Trump Sparks Fury After Cutting Off Queen Camilla At White House Greeting

Last Updated:April 29, 2026, 13:05 IST

In the widely shared clip, Camilla is seen moving down a receiving line on the South Lawn, shaking hands with officials from the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump is facing backlash on social media after a video showed him interrupting Queen Camilla while she was greeting members of his cabinet and other officials in the White House.

In the widely shared clip, Camilla is seen moving down a receiving line on the South Lawn, shaking hands with officials from the Trump administration. As she reaches midway through the line, Trump steps forward and cuts across her path, appearing to take over the greeting. He then begins shaking hands himself, effectively taking the moment away from her.

The interruption appears abrupt. Camilla, who had been steadily greeting each official, is seen pausing after Trump steps in front of her. She stands slightly behind him, as Trump carries on greeting those in line.

The video also shows several senior officials in the line, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The moment has since been shared widely online, drawing sharp reactions.

The visit comes as King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in the United States for a four-day trip marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — a high-profile visit and the first by a British monarch in two decades.

The incident has caught attention across social media, with many users criticising Trump’s behaviour as “disrespectful".

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