The glamorous couple spent time mingling with His Majesty, along with the winners and supporters who gathered for the latest celebration at the palace.
George and Amal Clooney were among the guests at Buckingham Palace on June 25 to celebrate the winners of The King’s Trust Awards 2025. However, photos from the event have sparked online debate, with some fans accusing the couple of showing a lack of respect toward King Charles III, and by extension, the British crown.
A short clip captured Amal and George shaking hands with King Charles as they exchanged light laughter and engaged in conversation.
George, 64, wore a grey suit without a tie, while Amal, 47, looked elegant in a black, off-the-shoulder dress. Charles, meanwhile, was dressed in a blue suit, complete with a tie and matching lapel.
During the reception, George and Amal joined the monarch in mingling with the award winners and other supporters. The King moved around the room, chatting and laughing with guests before cutting a cake
A group photo was later taken, capturing George, Amal, Charles, the award winners, and other attendees smiling and sharing cheerful moments. The image reflected the celebratory spirit of the evening, with relaxed poses and warm expressions all around.
Despite the lighthearted atmosphere, fans remained focused on Amal and George’s attire and body language. Their choice of clothing, particularly George Clooney’s sparked a wave of reactions online.
One person asked bluntly, “George, where’s your tie???” Surprise turned into disapproval for this viewer who wrote, “Standing in front of the King of England with your hands crossed is wildš®.”
One commenter noted that skipping a tie and crossing his arms came off as somewhat disrespectful. Another person offered unsolicited advice to both Clooneys, urging George to uncross his arms and wear a tie, while telling Amal to stand properly when addressing the King.
Someone else addressed the nonverbal cues, “Body languageā¦ George crossing his arms in front of the KING is so disrespectful and insecure.”
Not all the comments were critical. One admirer praised Amal, saying, “She is not only beautiful but clever.” And finally, one person came to Georgeās defense, calling him universally likable and suggesting others follow his example.
This wasn’t the Clooneys’ first encounter with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. In March 2019, the couple attended a dinner at the royal residence alongside other celebrities.
The couple were supporting the same charity as in 2025, though at the time it was called The Prince’s Trust, prior to Charles’ ascension to the throne. Their attire for the 2019 event was more formal than this year’s, with both Charles and George in black bow ties, while Amal turned heads in a striking white gown.
On that occasion, the three were also seen sharing warm smiles and engaging in friendly conversation, exuding a sense of ease and mutual respect.
George and Amal Clooney’s public appearances often draw attention from fans who admire their seemingly sweet relationship. However, a recent outing meant to be a pleasant moment between the couple has unexpectedly turned into a social media talking point, with some speculating that the A-list pair might be experiencing signs of marital strain.
The short video taken at the 78th Annual Tony Awards red-carpet event on Sunday, June 8, 2025 has sent the internet into a frenzy. The clip shows the couple interacting in what some viewers describe as a “cold” and “awkward” exchange, fueling rumors of a possible rift behind the scenes.
In the viral footage, Amal appears reserved as George gestures toward her, attempting to engage. While the actor flashed his trademark smile, Amal’s tight-lipped expression and lack of eye contact stood out to viewers.
Users on Facebook made comments that echoed what other people thought, “Body language says trouble in paradise,” and “She donāt [sic] look like she want [wants] to stand with him.”
“Does she like being with her husbandā¦ itās [sic] like sheās like donāt touch me!!!,” and “Her body language speaks volumes,” other fans remarked.
