Trump hails ‘special relationship’ during ceremonial welcome for King Charles’s state visit
During King Charles III's state visit to the White House, President Donald Trump hailed the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. The ceremonial military welcome, attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla, took place on the second day of their four-day visit to Washington D.C.
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Open questions and key claims
King Charles will have to walk a diplomatic tightrope as the guest of an erratic Donald Trump.
Charles could either be very cautious and safe or remind the American people of the basis on which the United States was formed 250 years ago.
The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure the visit proceeds.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in the US on Monday, April 27 and will stay until Thursday, April 30.
President Trump will welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the South Portico of the White House.
The king’s Tuesday speech to Congress will last about 20 minutes.
The visit will include a full ceremonial programme, US Congress address and meetings.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip.
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