“I’m slightly jet lagged,” Queen Camilla said after her recent trip to the United States. The queen did not join King Charles III on his flight to Bermuda following their state visit.
During their time in America, King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, receiving bipartisan standing ovations. The royal couple participated in various engagements, including a garden party and a gala dinner.
As of early Tuesday, Queen Camilla expressed a clear aversion to flying. She prefers to minimize her time in the air, which influenced her decision not to return with the king.
Queen Camilla felt the effects of jet lag upon arriving in America, likely due to the five-hour time difference between the UK and the East Coast. This trip marked her first visit to New York City since 1999, aimed at building public acceptance after Princess Diana’s death.
King Charles III has visited the United States a total of 24 times throughout his life. His recent address was significant, as he became only the second British monarch to speak before Congress after Queen Elizabeth II.
In an interesting note, Donald Trump praised King Charles III during the visit, calling him “the greatest King in my book… an elegant man with a beautiful accent.” This statement highlighted the positive reception of the royal couple during their stay.
Queen Camilla was later spotted at a US airport ahead of her commercial flight back to the UK. Her travel choices underscore her preference for comfort over royal protocols.
The next expected development is how these travel preferences will affect future royal engagements and public appearances for both Queen Camilla and King Charles III.