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Trump greets King Charles at White House, hails U.S.-U.K. friendship
President Donald Trump received King Charles III in a pomp-filled ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, as the British monarch visited the U.S. capital at the tensest moment in Anglo-American relations in generations.The king, who is on his first state visit to the United States since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in 2022, is capitalizing on Trump’s longtime fascination with the British royal family. Trump has attacked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his reluctance to join forces with Washington in the president’s attack on Iran. But he has shown no such aggression to Charles, embracing the monarch and boasting about what he says is their close relationship.
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Trump and first lady Melania Trump ...
Updated April 27, 2026, 9:09 PM EDT By NBC News What to know todayROYAL ARRIVAL: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington today to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule and emphasize the close ties between the two countries.SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: The visit follows President Donald Trump's trip to the United Kingdom in September for an unprecedented second state visit, where he received a royal welcome like no other.TODAY'S EVENTS: Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted Charles and Camilla at the White House. They then attended a garden party this afternoon at the British ambassador's residence, an event first held for King George VI in 1939.Coverage of this live blog has ended. For the latest news, click here. 20h ago / 9:09 PM EDTRoyals mingle with U.S. officials at British Embassy garden partyCharles and Camilla met with numerous U.S. officials today at a garden party hosted by the British Embassy in Washington.Charles and Camilla walked down the embassy steps alongside British Ambassador Christian Turner and his wife. There, a choir sang “God Save the King,” followed by the “Star-Spangled Banner.”Charles shook hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who told the king he will be received “very well” in Congress tomorrow for his address, and called him “the only bipartisan king we have.” He also said hello to Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his family.Camilla shook hands and smiled with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. She also greeted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.22h ago / 7:46 PM EDTWho is King Charles III?Charles assumed the throne after Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, when he was 73, making him the oldest king to become head of the monarchy.Charles married Princess Diana in 1981, and the couple had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. They divorced in 1996, and Diana was killed in a car crash a year later. He married now-Queen Camilla in 2005.The king first visited the U.S. in 1970, when he met then-President Richard Nixon at the White House.King Charles is an advocate for the environment and has warned against the dangers of pollution. He is also interested in architecture and painting, and flew helicopters and jets during his time serving in the military.23h ago / 6:19 PM EDTVance expected to attend King Charles' address to CongressVice President JD Vance is expected to attend King Charle...
President Trump welcomes King Charles III for state visit
Great Britain's King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will visit the United States April 27-30 in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's independence.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to meet with Trump and Melania at White ...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla land for their first state visit to the U.S. on Monday. The British royals will meet with President Trump and Melania Trump at the White House for a garden party.
