Key Facts

• President Trump used his known firm and pulling handshake style when meeting King Charles III at the White House.
• King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington on April 27 for a four-day official state visit.
• The visit aims to reinforce the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom amid political tensions involving Iran and other issues.
• The king will deliver a speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, becoming only the second British monarch to do so.
• Trump’s handshake style is well known for its firmness, extended hold, and subtle pulling, seen in many past meetings with foreign leaders.
• This handshake method has drawn attention and sometimes created longer photo moments with various leaders, including Japanese, Canadian, French, and European royalty.
• The visit includes ceremonies like a garden party hosted by the British Embassy and meetings emphasizing tradition and symbolism, not direct policy talks.