Royal Tea Time: Charles & Camilla's Washington Visit

0:00On April 28, King Charles and Queen Camilla kicked off their state visit to Washington, D.C. with a Class E.T. session at the White House, hosted by President Trump and Melania. They sipped Earl Gray in royal blend from Fortnum and Mason, served in silver pots with cakes, Madeline's, and finger sandwiches on tiered stands. The motorcade rolled them straight from the airport to this private meet-up in the green room. The spread nodded to Charles' tastes, with big pots of White House honey, likely from their mini-beehive replica and strainers for the loose leaf. Bruce, staff went all out, brewing at just the right heat, even though Charles usually checks with a thermometer back home. The talk stretched past 30 minutes, keeping things cozy amidst some tense U.S. U.K. vibes. Daycore mixed history, like a painting of Philadelphia's Independence Hall, symbolizing American freedom, plus federal-style furniture, and green silk. Walls picked by Jackie Kennedy, mirrors caught glimpses of security by the doors, showing

1:01the tight setup. Queen Camillo rocked a bespoke dress in a 3,378-pound batega veneta bag. Later, the royals had a garden party at the British Embassy for 650 VIPs, including Tom Daley, Senator Ted Cruz, and Nancy Pelosi. Chefs whipped up 3,000 handmade sandwiches, smoked salmon, roast beef, egg mayo with fresh cones, clotted cream, bakewell tarts, and sparkling wine. This tea and reception set a warm tone for the trip, blending old alliances with fresh diplomacy as the visit rolls on.