The White House official who manages diplomatic events said Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Washington in April was one of the most memorable events she’s organized in her roughly one year in office.
Ambassador Monica Crowley, the 35th chief of protocol of the United States, called herself an anglophile, saying she “grew up sort of watching the royal family.”
“So, for me to spend that time with Their Majesties was kind of an out-of-body experience, as well as being at Windsor,” Ms. Crowley said.
“Seen, Heard & Whispered” learned that the king and queen, who stayed at Blair House, known as the president’s guest house, used a private sitting room as their dining room. Staff moved a table into the area where the king and queen could look into Blair House’s beautiful courtyard while they ate.
The Blair House staff was upbeat about having just had the king and queen stay there.
Their Majesties spent four days in the United States, visiting Washington as well as making stops in Virginia and New York.
Ms. Crowley welcomed them as the chief of protocol when they landed at Joint Base Andrews. She also accompanied President Trump on his September 2025 visit to Windsor Castle.
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