Royal fans have taken to social media to criticize Queen Camilla after footage appeared to show her brushing off Kate Middleton during a reception for U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump and his wife, Melania, are in the U.K. for their second official state visit, spending two days attending a series of high-profile royal events. While most of the receptions have been held behind closed doors to avoid demonstrations, one private gathering has sparked headlines after a brief but telling moment was caught on camera.

The tense exchange

In a short clip shared online, Kate is seen approaching Camilla and Melania to join their conversation, with King Charles, Prince William, and Trump visible in the background. The interaction lasts only a few seconds, but eagle-eyed viewers picked up on what they described as a distinctly cold response from the Queen.

Camilla can be seen touching Kate’s arm and saying something to her, after which the Princess of Wales awkwardly steps back and walks away. While the audio is unclear, the body language alone was enough to stir speculation.

Social media reacts

Royal watchers wasted no time offering their interpretations of the exchange.

“Wow, the look Camilla gave Kate. She is not a fan,” one user wrote on X, while another joked: “Ok you can go now, the grown ups need to talk. Cammy is no joke.”