Trump hails ‘special relationship’ during ceremonial welcome for King Charles’s state visit
President Donald Trump hosted a ceremonial military welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House. During the event, Trump emphasized the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK, despite recent tensions. King Charles is expected to address these strains in a speech to Congress later in the visit.
- ▪Trump praised the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK during the royal couple's state visit.
- ▪He described it as a 'tremendous privilege' to host King Charles and Queen Camilla.
- ▪The royal visit coincides with ongoing public criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer by Trump.
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President Donald Trump speaking at ceremonial military welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla alongside first lady Melania Trump Photograph: Chris Jackson/ReutersView image in fullscreenPresident Donald Trump speaking at ceremonial military welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla alongside first lady Melania Trump Photograph: Chris Jackson/ReutersKing Charles IIITrump hails ‘special relationship’ during ceremonial welcome for King Charles’s state visitUS president says Americans ‘have had no closer friends than the British’ amid recent tensions between both nationsCaroline Davies and Jamie GriersonTue 28 Apr 2026 14.30 EDTFirst published on Tue 28 Apr 2026 13.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has praised the “special relationship” between the US and the…
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