During his second state visit to the UK, Donald Trump spent a brief five minutes observing valuable crown artifacts, despite his professed admiration for the Royal Family. Upon arriving at Windsor Castle, the US president toured the Green Drawing Room where he showed interest in a variety of items from the Royal Collection. Notably, he focused on items displayed on a table referred to as the “fun fun fun” table, such as an art deco cocktail shaker shaped like a penguin and a letter from the Queen Mother to a young Queen Elizabeth II discussing hot dogs in America.
Although Trump has expressed fondness for the royals, he spent less than five minutes viewing the items but expressed enthusiasm throughout, repeatedly praising the letters, paintings, and photographs. While walking with King Charles, who highlighted various items, Trump commended the collection and engaged with the archivists, showing interest in items related to American Independence.
Accompanied by the First Lady, who wore a hat covering most of her face, the Queen explored paintings from the 1700s, admiring the flora and fauna depictions. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, lingered at each display table, asking questions and reading letter details.
The Princess inquired about the artists’ names and reflected on the historical significance of handwritten letters, foreseeing a shift in future communication methods. Notably, Prince William queried the content of a lengthy message from President James Buchanan to Queen Victoria in 1858, marking the first transatlantic communication.
Throughout the visit, Trump interacted with experts from the Royal Collection, praising their knowledge. Notably, he was asked for pronunciation advice on “Steuben,” the name of the White House glassmakers, to which he casually responded. The royal party, including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, shared a lunch with the American visitors before the private viewing of select treasures in the Green Drawing Room.
Trump specifically requested to see the Georgian Papers related to American independence, showcasing letters from King George III and maps detailing key moments in the American revolution. He was impressed by the historical significance of the documents, expressing admiration for the relationships and events they represented.
The Trumps were also shown various items, including a letter from Abraham Lincoln to Queen Victoria and a letter from the Queen Mother to Queen Elizabeth II recounting their experience with hot dogs in America. Additionally, Trump admired a copy of President Eisenhower’s memoirs gifted to King George VI, emphasizing the friendship and respect between the leaders during and after World War II.
Members of the Royal Family, including the King and Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, attended the private lunch with the Trumps. The absence of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh was noted, with the Princess Royal expected to join the family for an upcoming banquet.
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