Queen Elizabeth II has met with almost every American President over the last 67 years - but usually, it’s far less dramatic than this state visit. (Trump reportedly called Queen Elizabeth’s new granddaughter-in-law Meghan Markle “nasty” before he arrived.)
When she first met Trump last year for tea, he and Melania did not bow or curtsy, which tends to be how Queen Elizabeth is greeted, especially during formal visits. But the Queen has met with Presidents in all sorts of ways, from informal dinners to glittering galas.
Who was the first US president Queen Elizabeth met?
The Queen first met a US president back when she was Princess Elizabeth when she traveled to D.C. in 1951 at only 25. She and Prince Philip stayed at Blair House with Truman and his family, as the White House was experiencing a major renovation at the time.
How many US presidents she has met?
Queen Elizabeth has met 12 US presidents.
Who is the only US President Queen Elizabeth has not met?
Queen Elizabeth never met President Lyndon B. Johnson, who apparently only made state visits to Asia during his time in office.
What is the history of state visits?
This is the third state visit from a US president that has occurred during Queen Elizabeth’s long reign. They only started happening recently, with George W. and Laura Bush in 2003 and Barack and Michelle Obama in May 2011.
The Kennedy family also stopped by in 1961, but it was for a banquet and not an official state visit. The meeting was dramatized in The Crown. The Nixons, Carters and Clintons all met her, albeit informally. She met with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy over enchiladas and chile rellenos at their Santa Barbara ranch home back in 1983.
She also appeared to have a good relationship with Barack and Michelle Obama.
"So, I had all this protocol buzzing in my head, and I was like, 'Don't trip down the stairs and don't touch anybody, whatever you do,' And so, the Queen says, 'Just get in, sit wherever,' and she's telling you one thing and you're remembering protocol and she says, 'Oh it's all rubbish, just get in,'" Michelle Obama said during a recent book tour stop.
How old is Queen Elizabeth?
Queen Elizabeth is 93 years old.
How old is Donald Trump?
He is 72 years old.
