"Maintenance crews adorned lampposts near the White House with the Union Jack-except they actually got it wrong, and hung the Australian flag. The error was soon rectified."
"When King Charles and Queen Camilla landed, they were received by President Donald Trump and the First Lady in the West Wing for tea and a tour of the White House's new beehives."
"As part of Charles's welcome ceremony, American military units and bands marched through rain on the South Lawn, while occasional banging from Trump's construction project was audible."
"Trump humorously remarked, 'What a beautiful, British day this is,' despite the drizzle, as attendees struggled to see the ceremony due to umbrellas."
The royal visit to Washington for America's semiquincentennial was marked by planning errors, including the incorrect display of the Australian flag instead of the Union Jack. President Trump and First Lady Melania welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla, showcasing new beehives. The welcome ceremony included military units marching in the rain, while construction noise from Trump's ballroom project interrupted the event. Trump humorously commented on the weather, and the event featured notable interactions between the royal couple and the Trumps.
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