King Charles and Queen Camilla officially welcomed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the UK for their second state visit.

The couple’s visit began in Windsor on Wednesday, September 17, and already, Melania seemed to reveal which royal holds a special place in her heart.

Reports suggest the first lady cut short her chat with Queen Camilla in order to turn her attention to the Princess of Wales.

Melania and Camilla’s ‘Awkward’ Exchange

Clips shared on social media from the Windsor meeting showed Melania speaking with Queen Camilla. Yet, within moments, she appeared to wrap up the conversation and shifted her focus toward Princess Kate.

Kate, 43, warmly reciprocated, engaging directly with the first lady, and the two seemed genuinely delighted to see one another.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla, 78, who has been unwell recently, quietly observed before briefly turning away.

Queen Camilla’s Health and Appearance

Just the day before, Camilla missed the funeral of the Duchess of Kent due to illness. A palace statement on September 16 confirmed: “With great regret, Her Majesty The Queen has withdrawn from attendance at this afternoon’s Requiem Mass for The Duchess of Kent as she is recovering from acute sinusitis.

“Her thoughts and prayers will be with The Duke of Kent and all the family.”

By Wednesday, however, she seemed in better spirits, glowing in a sapphire blue Fiona Clare coat and dress, paired with a Philip Treacy hat. She completed the look with a sapphire and diamond brooch.

Style Spotlight: Kate, Camilla, and Melania

Princess Kate looked radiant in a burgundy Emilia Wickstead dress, topped with a Jane Taylor “Neso” hat. Her diamond and emerald feather brooch, once owned by Princess Diana, was a poignant nod to her late mother-in-law.

Melania, meanwhile, opted for a Christian Dior Haute Couture dark grey skirt suit, paired with a dramatic plum wide-brimmed hat.