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King Charles, Queen Camilla Seek Trump Support Amid UK-US Tensions

4/28/2026

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Charles US Visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel to the United States on a visit to ease tensions.
BBC correspondent Sean Coughlan says U.S. President Donald Trump is hostile toward Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, prompting monarchs to seek his support.
The visit, amid disputes over the Iran war, the UK’s Afghanistan role and Trump’s demand the UK follow the U.S. line, is kept private and may shadow Jeffrey Epstein’s legacy.

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Camilla Meets Trump

The arrival ceremony featured Herald Trumpets, a 21-gun salute and a Pass in Review of 300 service members.
Melania Trump oversaw tea in the Green Room while Their Majesties will sign guest book, exchange gifts and meet President Donald Trump in Oval Office.
Queen Camilla and Melania Trump will join students at the Tennis Pavilion for a history event as Buckingham Palace reviews after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

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Charles US Visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel to the United States on a visit to ease tensions.
BBC correspondent Sean Coughlan says U.S. President Donald Trump is hostile toward Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, prompting monarchs to seek his support.
The visit, amid disputes over the Iran war, the UK’s Afghanistan role and Trump’s demand the UK follow the U.S. line, is kept private and may shadow Jeffrey Epstein’s legacy.

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