Queen Elizabeth Meets President Trump: A Royal Encounter And A Resurfaced Tweet

Let’s be real for a second—was that really necessary? On Friday, July 13, Queen Elizabeth II is set to meet with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle. While the POTUS won’t be crossing paths with Kate Middleton during his visit, a controversial tweet from Donald's past about the Duchess has resurfaced, sparking conversations and raising eyebrows.

Back in September 2012, long before Donald Trump was even thinking about running for president, he weighed in on the infamous nude photo scandal involving Kate Middleton. At the time, the real estate mogul didn’t hold back, tweeting, “Kate Middleton is great — but she shouldn’t be sunbathing in the nude — only herself to blame.” This bold statement came from the then 72-year-old businessman, who clearly had strong opinions about what he thought was appropriate behavior for the Duchess.

Kate and William in France in 2017.

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A Moment That Changed Everything

Just a few weeks before Donald’s tweet, a French magazine decided to publish topless photos of Kate Middleton during a private vacation with her husband, Prince William, in Provence, France. This invasion of privacy sent shockwaves through the royal family and the media world. At the time, Kate and William had only been married for a little over a year, having tied the knot in a fairy-tale wedding in April 2011. The couple was heartbroken and furious, and they wasted no time in taking legal action.

A spokesperson from St. James’s Palace described the decision to publish the photos as “grotesque” and compared it to the relentless media scrutiny that Princess Diana faced during her lifetime. They emphasized how deeply upsetting the incident was for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who felt that their privacy had been violated in the most invasive way possible.

The Aftermath and Justice Served

Fast forward to September 2017, and justice finally came for William and Kate. The couple was awarded $120,000 in punitive damages as a result of the photo scandal. During the investigation, Prince William gave a powerful statement, read by their lawyer Jean Veil, where he expressed the pain and shock he felt when the photos were first leaked.

William explained, “The clandestine way in which these photographs were taken was particularly shocking to us as it breached our privacy. My wife and I thought that we could go to France for a few days in a secluded villa owned by a member of my family, and thus enjoy our privacy.” His words painted a picture of trust and vulnerability, which were shattered by the media’s actions.

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