Before entering the White House, Trump and Melania greeted the royal couple, exchanged a few words, and posed for photographs. While some might expect a bow in such moments, it is not required protocol, and none was given.
Body Language Expert Spots Unusual Behavior
Despite Trump’s well-known admiration for the Royal Family, a body language expert has claimed that his behavior during this meeting stood out as highly unusual.
Speaking to the Daily Star, expert Inbaal Honigman suggested that Trump appeared to treat King Charles as someone “more important” than himself, displaying a style of body language not previously seen during his presidency.
“The Leader of the Free World must be a staunch monarchist, because his humble body language cues are more receptive, engaged and welcoming than with anyone else before the King,” Honigman said.
She added: “Mr and Mrs Trump walk towards the Windsors with their heads lightly bowed. The US leader is seen taking small, measured, careful steps, very unlike the long, confident steps associated with his bombastic personality.”