Social media commentators questioned whether Camilla was flying on a commercial flight back to Britain after the sighting in an airport lounge, following her being waved off by President Donald Trump in Washington. One praised the lack of “fuss and drama” in the exit, while others admired her “unruffled and relaxed” demeanour.
The King and Queen thanked the US for the welcome they received in a message on X.
They said: “Farewell and thank you for the warmth of your welcome and the kind support you gave us throughout our first visit to the US as King and Queen, in this, your special anniversary year.
“We leave a piece of our heart behind and take a little of yours back home with us. Until the next time… God Bless America.”
Mr Trump said in a social media post that people have wanted him to lift the tariffs on Scottish whisky “for a long time”, adding that the King and Queen “got me to do something that nobody else was able to do”.
In response, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said: “The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the president’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.”
King Charles landed in Bermuda on Thursday evening and was greeted by Governor Andrew Murdoch and Premier David Burt, with an official ceremonial welcome including a 21-gun salute planned for Friday.
