Trump hails ‘special relationship’ during ceremonial welcome for King Charles’s state visit
President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a ceremonial military welcome at the White House during their state visit, praising the US-UK 'special relationship' despite recent diplomatic tensions. Trump emphasized historical ties and called the British 'closer friends' to Americans than any other nation. The visit, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, aims to strengthen bilateral relations amid disagreements over trade and foreign policy. King Charles is expected to address Congress and acknowledge both enduring alliances and recent strains between the two nations.
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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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