Trump hails British 'friends' as king visits
King Charles and Donald Trump celebrated the strong ties between the UK and the US during a state dinner at the White House. Despite some tensions regarding the Iran war, both leaders emphasized the importance of their countries' alliance. Charles also highlighted the need for continued support for Ukraine and international cooperation.
- ▪King Charles addressed Congress and emphasized the importance of the UK-US alliance.
- ▪Trump made comments regarding Iran's nuclear weapons during the state dinner.
- ▪Both leaders praised the 'special relationship' between their countries despite existing tensions.
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Britain's King Charles addresses a joint meeting of Congress, next to US Vice President JD Vance and US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, April 28, 2026. KYLIE COOPER / REUTERS Britain's King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries' longstanding ties at a White House state dinner on Tuesday, April 28, despite the US president claiming the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons. Over a lavish meal, Charles echoed the tone of his earlier speech to Congress in which he urged London and Washington to stick together, without directly mentioning the tensions over the US-Israeli war with Tehran.
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