BONUS Trump Praises Charles and the Cambridges, Kate and Melania Join Scouts, and Meghan’s Garden Post Stirs Buzz

Donald Trump lauded King Charles as a “great King” and praised William as a “remarkable son” while calling Kate “radiant and healthy” during his unprecedented second state visit. Kate and Melania teamed up at Frogmore Gardens with the Scouts’ Squirrels programme, handing out honey-themed picnic lunches and building bug hotels with children. Insiders called the visit an “awesome spectacle,” while Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, aka “Major Eye Candy,” stole attention on duty. Trump’s private carriage ride drew criticism as a “fairground ride,” the banquet sparked dueling headlines in the British press, and Meghan Markle’s perfectly timed garden post in Montecito raised eyebrows. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. Royal Books: William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana