'At least they spelled it right!' Social media users mock Donald Trump's officials over embarrassing blunder as they call Queen 'Her ROYAL Majesty'
- Blunder appears in statement from White House press office in Washington DC
- President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have accepted Queen's invitation
- Announcement comes after Theresa May offered invitation to Mr Trump in 2017
The White House today made its first gaffe ahead of Donald Trump's state visit to Britian before he has even arrived, incorrectly calling the Queen 'Her Royal Majesty'.
The blunder appeared in a statement from the press office in Washington DC today confirming the US President and his wife Melania had accepted the invitation.
It read: 'President Donald J Trump and First Lady Melania Trump accepted the invitation of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to visit the United Kingdom.'
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump with the Queen in Windsor last July
The White House press statement today incorrectly called the Queen 'Her Royal Majesty'
The Queen should be referred to instead as 'Her Majesty.' One Twitter user said: 'Trump already embarrassing us and he's not even there yet. Her Royal Majesty?'
Another said: 'That's what JFK called her in The Crown. Maybe not the best place to learn etiquette.' And a third tweeted: 'At least they spelled it right.'
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It comes more than two years after Prime Minister Theresa May offered the invitation just days into Mr Trump's presidency, when they met in January 2017.
Mrs May was widely criticised for bestowing such an honour on a controversial figure and campaigners have already pledged to organise demonstrations.
Many other American presidents have visited the monarch, but only George W. Bush and Barack Obama have ever been honoured with a state visit.
The Prime Minister said Mr Trump's three-day visit from June 3 this year would be a chance for the UK and US to strengthen their 'already close relationship'.
Mr Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Mrs May during the trip and attend a ceremony in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Countries which fought alongside the United Kingdom in the historic military operation, as well as Germany, have been invited to attend.
Commons Speaker John Bercow was urged last week to allow Mr Trump to address Parliament after rumours of the state visit began circulating.
The Trumps stand with the Queen in the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle on July 13, 2018
More than 100,000 people took to the streets of London to protest during his visit in 2018
Visiting heads of state are sometimes given the honour of speaking to the Commons and the Lords.
However, in 2017 Mr Bercow sparked controversy by saying the US leader should not be allowed to make a formal address.
The visit is likely to follow the traditional format of an official open-air welcome featuring prestigious British regiments, lunch with the Queen and a state banquet.
The organisation Stand Up To Trump said campaigners had pledged to mobilise huge numbers in response to the state visit.
Trump's gaffes during his last visit... and how previous comments about royals could make things awkward
Donald Trump made a series of gaffes during his visit to Britain last June as he sparked criticism for failing to follow royal protocol when he met the Queen.
The president was late for his first meeting the 92-year-old monarch who was waiting at Windsor Castle for between up to 15 minutes in the 80F (27C) heat.
The Queen was seen checking her watch as she waited for Mr Trump, who then gave her a handshake along with his wife Melania who failed to curtsey.
Mr Trump inspects the guard of honour at Windsor Castle while walking ahead of the Queen last July in his biggest faux pas during the trip
But his biggest faux pas came when he was invited to join the Queen at the guard of honour, turning his back on her and marching ahead as they walked.
The President looked out of step with the official choreography – causing the Queen to point tentatively and ask him to move to the left.
However, Mr Trump failed to pick up on the signal and instead came to an abrupt stop in front of her. The Queen eventually simply shuffled around him.
He later said of the sovereign in an interview: 'That is a beautiful woman.'
Mr Trump could also face a difficult conversation with Prince Charles, a passionate environmental campaigner who has called climate change 'the wolf at the door'. The President has called it a 'Chinese hoax' and 'bulls***'.
As for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William is unlikely to be impressed with Mr Trump's comments about his mother. Mr Trump once said he would have slept with Diana, Princess of Wales, without hesitation.
In a Howard Stern radio interview recorded just months after the princess died, he also branded her 'beautiful' but 'crazy'.
Mr Trump used to bombard Diana at Kensington Palace with massive bouquets, according to broadcaster Selina Scott, who said he saw the princess as 'the ultimate trophy wife'.
She added that Mr Trump gave Diana the creeps: 'It had begun to feel as if Trump was stalking her.'
Mr Trump also made remarks about Kate after she was photographed sunbathing topless by the paparazzi in France. 'Kate Middleton is great - but she shouldn't be sunbathing in the nude - only herself to blame,' he tweeted.
