King Charles full schedule today for US state visit after White House dinner with Trump and Congress speech
King Charles III is on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking his first as monarch and aiming to strengthen UK-US relations. He delivered a speech to Congress emphasizing the enduring 'special relationship' despite differences, and met with President Trump following a security incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner. The visit also commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
- ▪King Charles III and Camilla arrived in the US for a historic state visit aimed at reinforcing the UK-US 'special relationship'.
- ▪Charles became the second British monarch to address a joint session of Congress, following his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
- ▪The visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
- ▪A shooting incident occurred near the White House correspondents’ dinner, but the royal visit proceeded as planned.
- ▪President Trump criticized UK leadership prior to the visit, including remarks about Sir Keir Starmer and Britain's stance on the Iran war.
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