Summary
President Donald Trump met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during their visit to the White House on April 13, 2024. A video of their encounter showed some awkward moments, including confusion during a photo session and discussion about Trump’s height compared to the king’s.
Key Facts
- King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited Washington, D.C., as part of a working visit to the U.S.
- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the royal couple at the White House for dinner.
- The Dutch royals had toured Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia earlier that day.
- A video posted by the White House showed the initial meeting between President Trump and the Dutch royals.
- There was confusion over where the king and queen should stand during the photo opportunity.
- King Willem-Alexander is officially 6 feet 3 inches tall, the same height President Trump has claimed.
- Photos suggested Trump appeared shorter than the king, sparking discussion on social media.
- The king mentioned the word "friends" to Trump during the photo session, but Trump seemed distracted.
