Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Kisses and Hot Dogs: Top 5 Intriguing Facts About the Windsors & the White House

Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019

The Windsors' Wild Ride with US Presidents: 5 Jaw-Dropping Facts

As Donald Trump's state visit to the UK makes headlines, a royal biographer spills the tea on the most surprising and sizzling moments in the long history of the House of Windsor's relationship with the White House. Get ready for some juicy gossip, shocking secrets, and unforgettable encounters!

Robert Hardman, a renowned columnist and author of several bestselling royal biographies (including Charles III: The Inside Story and Queen: The Life of Elizabeth II) , has dished out the dirt on the most fascinating aspects of this extraordinary friendship between the British monarchy and the US presidents.

A Royal Kiss: The Shocking Start to a Beautiful Friendship

It all began in 1951 when Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) met Harry Truman, the then-US President, on her trip to the USA. But it wasn't just a cordial meeting – one that would change the course of history forever! Over the years, Queen Elizabeth II went on to meet every US president with the exception of Lyndon Johnson. Yes, you read that right – 14 presidents in total! She even got up close and personal with Donald Trump during his first presidency and more recently with Joe Biden.

Hot Dogs, Kisses, and Other Unforgettable Encounters

The Windsors' relationship with the White House has had its fair share of embarrassing, memorable, and downright hilarious moments. Think: a certain American president who managed to kiss a member of the Royal Family on the lips (oops!). Or, imagine the first time a monarch chowed down on a hot dog (yum?).

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