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Trump Hosts King Charles, Queen Camilla at White House

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla White House South Lawn April 28, 2026.
Trump quipped mother had crush on King Charles III while standing beside him.
The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, a jet flyover and Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Trump praised “special relationship” and recalled his mother’s admiration for Queen Elizabeth II.

History

Historical Context

In July 1976 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made their second U.S. state visit, arriving in Philadelphia for the bicentennial and meeting President Gerald Ford. The itinerary featured a 21-gun salute in Boston and a New Haven stop that attracted roughly 50,000 people, setting a precedent for later royal-U.S. exchanges such as King Charles III’s 2026 White House reception.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla White House South Lawn April 28, 2026.
Trump quipped mother had crush on King Charles III while standing beside him.
The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, a jet flyover and Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Trump praised “special relationship” and recalled his mother’s admiration for Queen Elizabeth II.

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