Nervous, Donald? How Trump 'tentatively' greeted the Queen and was constantly checking his choreography - but treated Prince Charles 'like an old friend'
- Body language expert Judi James said President looks 'more at home' this visit
- Seemed to be checking his own choreography by mouthing words at his wife
- Queen seemed 'genuinely pleased to see him again' when they met at the Palace
- Added arm-pat on Charles during handshake implying high levels of friendship
Donald Trump greeted Prince Charles 'like an old friend' when he arrived for his state visit today - but was more 'tentative' when it came to the Queen, according to a body language expert.
The US President also appeared to 'fist bump' the monarch as he went in for a handshake, with Her Majesty looking 'genuinely pleased to see him again'.
Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James said Trump, 72, was 'checking his choreography carefully' as he greeted members of the British Royal Family one by one.
On his last visit in July 2018, Trump was widely criticised for walking in front of the Queen, 93, during the inspection of the guard at Windsor Castle.
The US President appeared to 'fist bump' the Queen as he went in for a handshake, with the monarch looking 'genuinely pleased to see him again', according to body language expert Judi James
The Queen was all smiles as she greeted Donald Trump this morning on his first official state visit to the UK
Judi said: 'Trump did look more at home on this visit, although the way he and Melania did keep silently mouthing words suggested he was checking his own choreography carefully.
'His tendency to host and lead was still evident, with Charles needing to re-usher him with both arms when he tried to steer the prince, albeit with respect.'
She added: 'Donald Trump is more inhibited when he's shaking hands with the Queen. He was leaning forward from a distance, with a tentative pawing of her hand.
'The Queen only ever offers her fingertips so he couldn't get a grasp. He probably wasn't touching much more than her fingers.'
The president looked to be much more comfortable in the presence of the Prince of Wales, 70, greeting Charles 'like an old friend'.
Judi observed: 'Trump pulled him in for a close-up handshake with his arm bent so their hands performed judders between their torsos, and even added a pat on the arm to imply high levels of friendship.'
This time the US president remembered to let the Queen take the lead, holding back as she approached the palace steps
The president looked to be much more comfortable in the presence of the Prince of Wales, greeting Charles 'like an old friend'
Trump pulled him in for a close-up handshake with his arm bent so their hands performed judders between their torsos, and even added a pat on the arm to imply high levels of friendship
She went on: 'Trump chatted happily, with his gesticulation suggesting he was dominating the conversation, but with the two men's mirrored walks implying some rapport.'
The Queen was all smiles as she welcomed the president and First Lady Melania to Buckingham Palace today, which Judi said suggested she was happy to host.
'Although his handshake with the Queen was odd enough to look like a fist bump, the Queen's wide grin made it appear she was genuinely pleased to see him again,' she noted.
'Trump chatted happily with his gesticulation suggesting he was dominating the conversation but with the two men's mirrored walks implying some rapport
Prince Charles and Donald Trump appeared to have a very animated coversation as they walked towards the palace
Trump's tendency to host and lead was still evident, with Charles needing to re-usher him with both arms when tried to steer the prince, albeit with respect
The Trumps are in the UK for a whirlwind tour which will see them dine with the royal family and commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Today they enjoyed lunch with the Queen and the Duke of Sussex at Buckingham Palace after flying into Stansted airport on Air Force One. The Duchess of Sussex did not attend as she is on maternity leave.
They will later attend an afternoon tea hosted by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House.
This evening the couple will be guests of honour at a state banquet hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace, which will be attended by senior royals including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The Trumps are in the UK for a whirlwind tour which will see them dine with the royal family and commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Pictured: Melania Trump, the Queen, Donald Trump, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
The President saluted armed military guards as the couple stepped off Air Force One at Stansted Airport this morning
The President placed an affectionate hand on his wife's arm as they crossed the runway to Marine Force One this morning
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