The royal couple, aged 78 and 77 respectively, are spending four days in the U.S. with Donald Trump and the First Lady, attending formal events and carrying out a series of engagements.
On Tuesday (28 April), the second day of their trip, the schedule was packed. Highlights included Charles delivering a historic speech to Congress, followed by an elaborate state banquet later that evening.
A Phrase Lost in Translation
Earlier that day, the King and Queen took part in a ceremonial arrival at the White House, where they were welcomed by Trump and Melania on the South Lawn. Four chairs had been arranged for the couples as they prepared for the president’s address.
A clip that quickly circulated online showed the two women, both dressed in white, seated side by side and quietly chatting while waiting for proceedings to begin.
With light rain falling, a lip reader claimed to have picked up part of their exchange. According to the analysis, Camilla remarked: “Oh, it’s rather wet,” prompting Melania to reply with a laugh, “It certainly is.”
Camilla then reportedly added: “We shall have soggy bottoms,” a distinctly British expression that seemed to confuse Melania, who repeated: “Soggy bottom.”