The gifts exchanged between Trump and King Charles during historic visit including Melania's message to Kate and William
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have just wrapped up their historic four-day trip in the US with warm goodbyes to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania.
One of the highlights was Charles hitting back at Trump's comments about the UK after he remarked that, without America, many Europeans might be speaking German today because of WWII.
The King quipped that without Britain, Americans might instead be speaking French, referencing how Britain and France fought for control of America in the 18th century.
It's safe to say that everyone in room saw the funny side.
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As Charles and Camilla said their farewells, they exchanged a number of gifts that reflected the long-standing relationship between the UK and the US.
Historic gifts
Trump was presented with a framed replica of the 1879 design plans for the famous Resolute Desk.
The desk, which sits in the Oval Office, was made from the timber of the British exploration ship HMS Resolute and was originally gifted to President Rutherford B. Hayes by Queen Victoria in 1880 as a sign of goodwill between the two nations.
In return, the Republican leader presented the King with a replica of a letter written in 1785 by American diplomat John Adams to John Jay.
In the letter, Adams described his meeting with King George III after the American Revolution, where both men expressed hopes of rebuilding friendship between Britain and the newly formed United States.
The royal and presidential couples also exchanged more personal gifts. Queen Camilla presented Melania with a brooch designed by British artist Fiona Rae.
Soon after, the First Lady gifted the Queen a set of Tiffany English King Sterling Silver teaspoons along with a jar of White House honey.
Message to William and Kate
Melania then requested that the King send her love to 'Catherine and William and their children,' before advising him to 'take some time for you'.
Body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail that it signified 'authentic closeness'.
"The way he clutched her upper arms and his proximity for the kiss made this the kind of ritual he normally reserves for female relatives, suggesting some genuine levels of warmth," James said.
Trump also asked the King: "Are you going to come to Turnberry in a few months?"
Charles laughed and replied: "No, I'm not," before Trump responded: "Aww. Come over for a chat."
King Charles and Queen Camilla's US state visit timeline
Day 1: Monday 27 April
On Monday afternoon, Donald and Melania Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla at the South Portico of the White House. The president and first lady hosted a private tea for the royals before giving them a tour of the newly expanded White House beehive on the South Lawn.
They later attended a garden party at the British ambassador's residence in Washington, with around 650 people representing the UK and US in attendance. Up to 3,000 sandwiches were prepared for the occasion, with guests ranging from Trump administration officials to retired British diver Tom Daley.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to stay at Blair House, the official guesthouse across from the White House, during their state visit.
Day 2: Tuesday 28 April
On Tuesday morning, the president and first lady hosted a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House to formally welcome Their Majesties, featuring a traditional military arrival ceremony and a speech from Trump.
The King and POTUS participated in a bilateral meeting to discuss the US and UK's relations. At the same time, the Queen and the first lady joined students for an educational event at the White House Tennis Pavilion.
King Charles also delivered a speech to both houses of the US Congress, making him the second British monarch to do so after his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s speech during her 1991 state visit.
A State Dinner was held in the evening, where the monarch and Trump gave speeches.
Day 3: Wednesday 29 April
On Wednesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla travelled to the Big Apple to attend a 9/11 memorial at One World Trade Center. They also met with the first responders and families of victims in the 2001 attacks.
The King then visited a community organisation and attended a meeting with senior business leaders, while the Queen headed to a literary event to mark the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Day 4: Thursday 30 April
For the final day of their state visit, the royals returned to the White House to bid a formal goodbye to the president and first lady.
Charles and Camilla then made their way to Virginia to visit a national park to attend community events celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Topics: Donald Trump, King Charles III, US News, Royal Family
Anish Vij