Mamdani’s rude ‘welcome’ to King Charles shows exactly how illiberal he really is
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for his minimal engagement with King Charles III during the monarch's 2026 visit to the city, attending only a brief meeting at the 9/11 Memorial and making no public gestures of welcome. The editorial argues that Mamdani's actions reflected a lack of maturity and an unwillingness to fulfill ceremonial duties expected of his office. It contrasts his behavior with past mayors who honored royal visits with formal receptions and public ceremonies.
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Opinion editorial Mamdani’s rude ‘welcome’ to King Charles shows exactly how illiberal he really is By Post Editorial Board Published April 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m. ET New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani looks on as Gov. Kathy Hochul greets King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial on day three of their state visit to the US, on April 29, 2026 in New York City. Samir Hussein/WireImage Of course Zohran Mamdani couldn’t manage a decent welcome for the king of England: That would’ve required maturity, grace and humility that our mayor just doesn’t have.
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