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Trump Calls King Charles a "Friend," Plans US Visit

9/21/2025

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Trump Invites King Charles

President Trump referred to King Charles as a "friend" during his recent visit to the UK, highlighting the strong US-UK bond.
He plans to invite King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US next year, independent of the 250th anniversary celebrations.
King Charles acknowledged the "special relationship" and expressed admiration for American ingenuity and democracy.
The last British monarch's state visit to the US was in 2007 with Queen Elizabeth.
Sources indicate the invitation may also include the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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Trump Hosts Banquet

Buckingham Palace hosted a state banquet for Donald Trump, featuring a significant seating plan for 160 guests.
Guests entered in pairs, accompanied by an orchestra playing "You Can't Always Get What You Want."
Tiffany Trump attended, seated next to Apple CEO Tim Cook, suggesting a possible reconciliation.
Rupert Murdoch, despite legal issues with Trump, sat between his wife and Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
The event highlighted complex political and social dynamics among attendees.

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Trump Invites King Charles

President Trump referred to King Charles as a "friend" during his recent visit to the UK, highlighting the strong US-UK bond.
He plans to invite King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US next year, independent of the 250th anniversary celebrations.
King Charles acknowledged the "special relationship" and expressed admiration for American ingenuity and democracy.
The last British monarch's state visit to the US was in 2007 with Queen Elizabeth.
Sources indicate the invitation may also include the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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