Donald and Melania Trump’s visit to Windsor Castle did not go unnoticed behind palace doors. What caught special attention was the couple’s demands before even sitting down with royalty. According to palace insiders, the Trumps asked for separate suites while insisting that their own sheets be used on both beds. An insider summed up the situation, saying, “Everything has to be done their way.”
Donald and Melania Trump’s demand for separate suites is common amongst royals, says source
King Charles III and Queen Camilla received Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The couple flew to the UK on Tuesday, and their demands at the palace grabbed headlines. Rob Shuter’s report on Substack revealed that the pair wanted separate suites and asked to use their own sheets on the beds, with one insider noting, “Everything has to be done their way.” They added, “It’s not just a bed — it’s a production.”
The request wasn’t entirely out of step with royal tradition. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip maintained their own bedrooms for decades, while King Charles and Queen Camilla live under separate roofs. Furthermore, Charles reportedly travels with his own sheets, too. Even so, a courtier jokingly admitted, “It’s a whole new level of fuss.”
However, not everyone dismissed it as a simple luxury. Another insider suggested there could be a more serious reason for such requests, explaining, “When presidents travel, even bedding can be a security issue.” They also pointed out that comfort and protection often overlap when dealing with political figures.
For Windsor Castle’s team, the three days of hosting Donald and Melania Trump meant extra work. They were liable for paying attention to every tiny detail the couple had outlined. However, for the Trumps, it was about making sure their stay reflected their standards — the same way they run their private lives elsewhere. In the end, what seemed over-the-top was, in fact, perfectly in line with how the monarchy itself lives.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra for Reality Tea.
