Royals Arrive in DC, Soft Power Amid Tensions

0:00On April 27, King Charles and Queen Camilla just landed in Washington, D.C. for a major four-day state visit, marking his first trip to America as, King. Right off the plane at Joint Base Andrews, Camilla had a quick protocol slip, stepping ahead toward the motorcade before the national anthems kicked. In. She moved past Charles and the U.S. chief for protocol, but got call back into place, smooth as silk. The arrival included a full welcome, with dignitaries like the U.K. Ambassador, Sir Christian Turner, and a military honor guard. Camilla rocked a pink Dior code dress pinned with a special brooch, stars and stripes crossed with the Union Jack that Queen Elizabeth II got. Back in 1957, it was a classy nod to the old school bond between the two nations. This visit hits at a tense time for U.K. U.S. ties, strained by issues between the British Prime Minister and Donald Trump. Folks are hoping the royal soft power smooths things over. Plus, it comes right after that scary assassination attempt on Trump, sparking overnight

1:04security huddles between British and American teams. Officials say all security measures are locked in tight. After flowers from kids of British military families and standing for the anthems, they rolled out in the motorcade toward downtown. Up next, Charles and Camilla meet Trump in the first lady for tea, kicking off meets to boost that special relationship. Eyes are on how this plays out amid the drama.