I like that Melania that can still dress well, but not so OTT it's terribly distracting. Even though her dress is a very bright banana ..., it feels in line with the others overall. She's almost blending in with the atmosphere (gilded walls, etc)... so maybe that was intentional. It's almost like she's juxtaposed with Camilla (her bright blue)... but then looking at the other photos, they both look more muted. (There's definitely masked curve adjustments going on, look at the fringes around their hair... simply glowing)
I can see people thinking differently about the banana, that it's too loud...
Anyway, here is this fun article that is in the DM... if you believe in "body language experts", that is:
King Charles was so excited to greet his 'friend' Donald Trump that his wife, Queen Camilla, was left with no option but to make an 'unprecedented correction' during their meeting, a body language expert has noted.
The King, Queen, Prince William and Princess Kate welcomed the President and First Lady Melania to Britain on Wednesday as his historic second state visit began.
But Charles, 76, was seemingly so distracted by Trump, 79, that he 'forgot' Camilla, 78, and Melania, 55.
In a blink and you'd miss it moment, the Queen was seen brushing her husband's arm in a rare public move to regain her husband's attention - and to remind him that she was there.
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According to body language expert Judi James, she was compelled to do so because the King had been 'love bombed' by their American visitor.
Sharing her analysis of the meeting, Judi exclusively told Daily Mail: 'King Charles's body language on Trump's arrival seems to endorse this idea of the two men being friends.
'He's seen peering through an open balcony door like an anxious parent, propping it with one hand as he waits impatiently for Trump's helicopter to land.'
'When the two men meet Charles appears so focused on his friend Trump that he forgets his etiquette involving the rest of the group, particularly the wives,' she continued.
King Charles III was 'beaming with pleasure' as he greeted President Donald Trump
Charles was so distracted, however, that Queen Camilla was forced to get his attention by brushing his arm
'Taking Trump over to introduce him to his private secretary he seems so intent on hosting the POTUS that he leaves the Queen and the FLOTUS standing waiting behind.
'Camilla mentions this to Melania before leaning forward to tap her husband on the arm in an almost unprecedented public correction gesture.
'Reminded there are more members of the party than just Trump himself, Charles throws his arms out in a more inclusive gesture as Camilla touches Melania to usher her to also join in the introductions and handshakes.'
Prince William introduced Trump to his father outside Victoria House on Wednesday morning.
William was heard telling the president, 'this is my father' as they approached the King.
Charles then gestured with a small wave of his hand while stood next to Camilla.
Trump shook hands with the King and the pair chatted enthusiastically together, with the President also placing his hand on Charles's arm as they shook hands.
The Trumps then joined the King and Queen and William and Kate for a carriage procession through the Windsor estate towards the castle.
The King and Queen welcomed Trump and Melania on the grounds of Windsor Castle
The Prince and Princess of Wales watched on as the two couples greeted each other
The King and Trump were also seen meeting Sophie Densham, Queen Camilla's Private Secretary - Camilla and Melania were left behind
The King and Trump appeared in high spirits in each other's company at Windsor Castle
'The King's response to this very familiar-looking greeting ritual suggests approval despite the way that it bends the rules in terms of traditional protocol,' Judi continued.
'He's lowered his head in an act of "submission" here and the crinkling around his eye suggests he is beaming with pleasure.
'He also has one hand behind his back, all of which would suggest there's no air of regal haughtiness here as he is 'love-bombed' by the President.
Judi also claimed that Trump's body language has evolved since his previous visit to the UK.
'With this second term in office, he has been busy creating his own "kingdom" in the US, from the gold leaf redecoration of the White House to the recent Military parade, meaning this meeting with King Charles, who he now calls a "good friend" is more a meeting of equals,' she said.
Elsewhere during this afternoon's meeting, Trump was seen telling Kate: 'You're beautiful', according to a lip reader.
Kate gave Trump a big smile as they shook hands at Windsor Castle. The Trumps and the Waleses then walked side by side, with William and Trump chatting.
The Trumps joined the King and Queen and William and Kate for a carriage procession through the Windsor estate towards the castle.
The scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Trump is unprecedented and marks the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit to the UK in living memory.
In total, around 120 horses and 1,300 members of the British military were involved in the ceremonial welcome at Windsor, with 160 personnel from the Royal Marines and Royal Navy, 1,000 from the British Army and 140 from the Royal Air Force.
This is well in excess of the 850 who took part in French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit in July.
Eighty soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment formed the Sovereign's Escort travelling with the carriages, with the Life Guards dressed in their red tunics and white plumed helmets and Blues and Royals in their blue tunics and red plumes.
The processional route, which was not open to the public, was lined by 22 half-companies of personnel from throughout the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.
As they made their way to the castle, the Trumps passed not far from Frogmore House, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their evening wedding reception in May 2018.
They also travelled near Frogmore Cottage, briefly home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex before they quit the working monarchy in 2020 and moved to America.
There will be no public-facing engagements for the President during his trip, with thousands expected to take part in major protests against his two-day stay.
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..., it feels in line with the others overall. She's almost blending in with the atmosphere (gilded walls, etc)... so maybe that was intentional. It's almost like she's juxtaposed with Camilla (her bright blue)... but then looking at the other photos, they both look more muted. (There's definitely masked curve adjustments going on, look at the fringes around their hair... simply glowing)
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