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President Trump Praises King Charles III, Calls Britain America’s Closest Friend
Trump and King Charles III held Oval Office talks as a state visit featured a 21-gun salute, military flypast and plans for a state dinner.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House for a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of the United States declaring independence from Britain.
- The visit occurs amid diplomatic strains, as President Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for Britain's refusal to support the United States' ongoing conflict with Iran.
- During a 21-gun salute, Trump stated, "In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer friends than the British," emphasizing their "special relationship."
- Security remains heightened following an alleged assassination attempt on Trump at a Washington press gala, while King Charles will address Congress to call for "reconciliation and renewal."
- Beyond state business, the visit faces scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein's legacy, as King Charles faces pressure to address survivors following associate Peter Mandelson's previous dismissal.
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Trump Says Americans Have 'No Closer Friends Than the British' as Ice Thaws During Royal Visit
President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony held for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2026. —Kevin Dietsch—Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump championed the “special relationship” between the U.K. and U.S. as he hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a White House ceremony on Tuesday.“In the centuries since we won our independence, Americans have had no closer fri…
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