Donald Trump slathered on makeup to conceal his hand bruising at Wednesday’s state banquet in the U.K.’s Windsor Castle—and the Royal Family didn’t try to hide it.
The occasion, part of the 79-year-old president’s unprecedented second state visit to the country, had 160 guests, including world leaders in government, finance, technology and media. Trump and the first lady were welcomed to the white-collar affair by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the foursome posed for photographs outside St George’s Hall.
The White House has said that the bruising, which has appeared on a more regular basis in recent months, is the result of frequent handshaking and aspirin, “which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regime.”
In July, the president was also diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) after undergoing heart tests. CVI makes it more difficult for blood to return to the heart. In Trump’s case, it has resulted in swollen ankles.
However, disgraced doctor Ronny Jackson has attested that Trump “is the healthiest president this nation has ever seen,” and “mentally and physically sharper than ever before.”
The White House did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast when asked about the Royal Family’s photo choice.
In the past, the White House’s X account has posted photos appearing to conceal both the president’s ankles and his bruise.