Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell
Queen Camilla attended a White House state dinner without a tiara, opting instead for a historic amethyst necklace, while King Charles III gifted President Donald Trump the bell from the WWII-era HMS Trump submarine. The event, held to mark the U.S. 250th independence anniversary, featured a garden-themed menu and decor, with both Camilla and Melania Trump wearing pink ensembles inspired by D.C. cherry blossoms. Royal commentator Amanda Matta called Camilla’s no-tiara choice a respectful nod to American republicanism. King Charles also delivered a lighthearted toast blending humor and diplomacy.
- ▪Queen Camilla wore a deep fuchsia gown by Fiona Clare and the historic Kent Amethyst Necklace but did not wear a tiara, a notable departure from Queen Elizabeth II’s 2007 visit.
- ▪King Charles III presented President Donald Trump with the original bell from HMS Trump, a Royal Navy submarine that served in the Pacific during WWII.
- ▪The state dinner, the first White House white-tie event since 2007, celebrated the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and featured American-sourced cuisine and wines.
- ▪Both Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump wore pink dresses, symbolizing a tribute to Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms.
- ▪Entertainment included performances by U.S. military ensembles such as 'The President’s Own' Marine Band.
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Queen Camilla Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell Royal commentator Amanda Matta says the no-tiara move is 'understandable' since the visit underscores America's independence By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published April 28, 2026 10:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump rolls out red carpet for King Charles, Queen Camilla at White House President Donald Trump officially welcomes King Charles to the White House with a grand ceremony amidst U.S.-U.K. tensions. The Sun editor-at-large Harry Cole discusses the royal visit's significance, highlighting the billions in annual bilateral trade and the king's unique diplomatic role in strengthening the U.S.-U.K.
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