US has ‘no closer friends than the British’, Trump tells King Charles at White House ceremony
President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House, emphasizing the strong ties between the United States and Britain. The visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule. Despite recent tensions over the Iran war, Trump praised the special relationship between the two nations during a ceremonial event.
- ▪Trump stated that the United States has no closer friend than Britain during King Charles's state visit.
- ▪The royal visit marks the 250th anniversary of the US colonies declaring independence from British rule.
- ▪King Charles is expected to address Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since 1991.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ As Trump greets Charles, the White House calls them 'TWO KINGS' - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Trump welcomes King Charles to White House on ‘beautiful British day’ — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Trump greets King Charles at White House, hails U.S.-U.K. friendship — Politics
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| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-has-no-closer-friends-than-the-british-trump-tells-king-charles-at-white-house-ceremony |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:26:45 +0800 |
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US has ‘no closer friends than the British’, Trump tells King Charles at White House ceremonySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox(From left) Queen Camilla, King Charles, US President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington DC, on April 28.PHOTO: BLOOMBERGPublished Apr 29, 2026, 01:26 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 11:42 AMListenWASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on April 28 that the United States has no closer friend than Britain, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit shadowed by tensions over the Iran war.Speaking after a pomp-filled welcome on the South Lawn featuring a 21-gun salute, Mr Trump’s tone was a world away from his recent jibes at British Prime Minister Keir…
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