The Real King Schools the Would-Be King
King Charles III delivered a subtly critical address during his U.S. state visit and joint session of Congress speech in April 2026, highlighting shared democratic values amid concerns over Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies. The event underscored growing European anxiety about the state of transatlantic relations under Trump's leadership. While maintaining diplomatic decorum, Charles's remarks contrasted sharply with the visible loyalty of many U.S. lawmakers to Trump, who has taken steps that some view as undermining democratic norms.
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The Real King Schools the Would-Be KingCharles III delivered a veiled message that Trump probably missed.Mona CharenApr 30, 2026ShareKing Charles III and President Donald Trump attend the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty)I’VE ALWAYS BEEN BOTH a small-r republican and an Anglophile, so I looked upon the British monarchy with at least a pinch of smug superiority. Those Brits and their atavistic attachment to hereditary titles. The Windsors are revered for nothing more than birth—not talent, nor accomplishments, nor virtue.
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