Fox News hosts and tech billionaires among full guest list for King Charles’ state dinner with Trump

Apr 29, 2026 · 8:49 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House during their four-day visit to the United States. The event honored the US-UK 'special relationship' and featured prominent guests from politics, media, and technology. Both leaders gave toasts emphasizing bilateral ties, with King Charles making light-hearted remarks and acknowledging shared democratic values.

Key facts

▪The state dinner was held at the White House to strengthen US-UK relations during King Charles III's historic four-day visit.
▪Guests included tech leaders such as Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Marc Andreessen, as well as media figures like Bret Baier and Maria Bartiromo.
▪President Trump praised the US-UK alliance in his toast, while King Charles referenced historical events and highlighted the importance of American democracy.
▪The menu included dessert made with honey from Melania Trump’s beehive, symbolizing a personal touch to the diplomatic event.
▪King Charles previously addressed Congress, acknowledging US-UK cooperation despite differences and speaking on issues like the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

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▪ At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump — NYT — US
▪ Trump welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla for state dinner — Washington Post — Politics
▪ Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla — NYT > Top Stories

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