Live updates: King Charles III, Queen Camilla wrap up state visit with formal farewell from Trump

“The greatest king!” President Donald Trump proclaimed today as he greeted King Charles III for a final time before saying farewell after a multi-day state visit.
The two men, along with Queen Camilla and first lady Melania Trump, were participating in yet another photo op at the South Portico before the royals head to Virginia for a series of events.
Trump has taken enormous pride in hosting Britain’s monarch, upon whom he’s heaped praise repeatedly this week.
As they stood for cameras in the sun, the first lady and the queen exchanged two cheek kisses as Trump was gesturing with his hands while chatting with the king.
“He’s a great king,” Trump said. “The greatest king, in my book.”
The king demurred when questioned about improvements Trump has made to Washington, DC.
“We’ll talk later,” the president said before the group walked into the Diplomatic Reception Room to say their farewells.
They emerged a few minutes later to chat a moment before the king and queen climbed into their car.
“Enjoy Virginia!” someone called out.
“Thank you,” Queen Camilla responded, rolling down her window to wave as the black BMW rolled away.
“Great people,” Trump declared before walking back inside. “We need more people like that in our country.”




