Trump says Queen Camilla reacted ‘wow’ to revamped Oval Office during visit
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said he received positive reactions to changes made inside the Oval Office, pointing to what he described as a moment during a visit involving King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Trump has frequently spoken about updates to the Oval Office, including adjustments to decor, furnishings and layout. He has linked the changes to his background in real estate and interior design, saying he focuses on refining spaces while maintaining their symbolic importance.
The Oval Office remains one of the most recognizable rooms in the United States, used for official meetings, addresses and diplomatic engagements at the White House.
Trump describes royal visit reaction to revamped Oval Office
Speaking about the redesigned space, Trump said visitors often react strongly when they enter the Oval Office, which he described as central to American leadership.
“It's nice to be given good credit when you do things that are good. And I guess sometimes they'll say they don't give me enough credit.”
“And then I'll be in the Oval Office, this beautiful, most powerful, most incredible office in the world.”
“People walk in and they say, 'Wow, the biggest people in the world.' Even the queen the other day, she walked in with King Charles, Camilla. She said, Wow."
He described the moment as notable given the stature of visiting dignitaries, adding that similar reactions have also come from business leaders and political figures.
Trump also referred to the office as “the most powerful” and “incredible” workspace, emphasizing its global significance.
Trump ties Oval Office changes to his design and real estate background
Trump said his approach to the Oval Office reflects his experience in real estate, adding that he tends to “fix it” and improve it over time rather than leave it unchanged.
He compared the updates to work done at Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Florida, which he said was restored and enhanced during his ownership.
Changes to the Oval Office typically include updates to carpets, curtains, artwork and desk arrangements, with each administration customizing the space to reflect its preferences. Some visible stylistic shifts have included gold-toned accents and revised interior layouts.
“I said, when the queen of England says that, that's very cool. But people do. The biggest business people, the biggest politicians.”
“And, you know, it's an amazing place. And we keep it well. We fix it.”
Trump’s remarks about Queen Camilla’s reaction came as part of his broader comments on how global leaders and high-profile visitors respond to the Oval Office during official engagements at the White House.
