King Charles’ Short Handshake Stint at the White House — Did He Run Out of Patience?

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Royals (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 17:01 / Frank

King Charles made a surprisingly brisk exit from the White House handshake line during his April 28, 2026 state visit — and the moment left onlookers chuckling. Read on to discover the full story!

Handshakes Cut Short

On the South Lawn, the 77-year-old monarch greeted a long front-row of senior Trump administration officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. After shaking hands with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the King appeared to throw up his hands and made a remark that prompted laughter from those waiting, then began walking toward the stage as President Trump stepped in to continue greeting guests.