Royals Stay at Blair House in DC

0:00On May 1st, King Charles 77 and Queen Camilla 78 just wrapped up a state visit to Washington, D.C., hosted by President Donald Trump 79, instead of crashing at the White House, they stayed across the street at Blair House, the go-to spot for world leaders. Built back in 1824 for the U.S. Army's first surgeon general, the place got its name from political heavyweight Francis Preston Blair. For two centuries, it's doubled as a temp pad for presidents during renos and a pre-enaguration crash-by for presidents elect. Sources say Blair House nails privacy and security while keeping guests smack in D.C.'s power center. It's all about tradition, echoing past royal visits and strengthening that U.K. U.S. bond without the flash. Famous guest book signers include Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Vladimir Putin, Charles DeGal, and even Charles' late mom, Queen Elizabeth, the second on her multiple U.S. trips.

1:01Insiders call it a mini-palace vibe, complete with 24-7 butlers, crystal glassware, and staff trained to bow just right. Their trip kicked off with a Trump greeting, a White House garden party, official meets and a state dinner, all underscoring the special relationship, through history and smooth diplomacy. You've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI Power Pop Culture coverage.