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King Starts High‑stakes Trump Visit with Tea, Bees and Soft Power Charm
The private tea ran over by more than 45 minutes as the Trumps showed the royals the White House beehives and garden.
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday, landing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland before traveling in a 29-vehicle convoy to meet President Donald Trump at the White House.
- The visit follows a security scare when a gunman allegedly attempted to shoot President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Palace officials urged the team to "keep calm and carry on" despite the "ring of steel" protecting guests.
- President Donald Trump and Melania Trump hosted the King and Queen for tea, with their scheduled half-hour meeting running over by more than 45 minutes. They spent another 20 minutes discussing bees and gardens in the White House Kitchen Garden.
- By evening, the royals attended a garden party at the British ambassador's residence with 650 guests including Olympic diver Tom Daley. Attendees enjoyed sandwiches and Hambledon sparkling wine, with invitation instructions stating "hats are not encouraged."
- The King will address Congress and attend a black-tie dinner at the White House during day two. This visit marks 250 years since American independence and aims to strengthen trans-Atlantic ties despite recent presidential disagreements over Iran.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 36%
C 28%
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