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King Charles

Also known as: the King · King Charles III · Charles · He · King · the monarch · the British monarch

King Charles III — British monarch conducting a state visit to the US focused on Anglo-American reconciliation and renewal.

Today

  1. King Charles's state visit to America deemed diplomatic success

    An opinion piece praises King Charles's charm offensive during a state visit to the United States, highlighting a moment of perceived rapport between the monarch and First Lady Melania Trump as evidence of successful diplomacy and ice-breaking.

    7 hours ago · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. King Charles III addresses Congress with diplomatic messaging

    King Charles III delivered a speech to Congress that addressed NATO, Ukraine, Western democracy, and climate change while earning 12 standing ovations. International outlets noted the speech contained subtle rebuttals to Trump's positions, demonstrating how the King balanced making substantive points on issues important to him while remaining cordial with his host.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Trump issues threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

    President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran over a maritime standoff in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, warning the Islamic Republic to "get smart soon" and signalling an end to patience regarding a blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows collapsed diplomatic tracks and a recent joint military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. King Charles III addresses US Congress on Anglo-American ties

    King Charles III delivered an address to Congress focused on "reconciliation and renewal" between the US and UK, acknowledging times of uncertainty and tensions including conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, while seeking to ease strained relations between the two nations.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. UK ambassador says only Israel has special US relationship

    The UK's ambassador to the US told students in February that Israel is "probably" the only country with a "special relationship" with the United States, remarks first reported by the Financial Times. The UK Foreign Office said the private comments do not reflect the government's position.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. King addresses Congress during White House state visit

    The King and Queen Camilla are attending a White House ceremony and bilateral meeting with President Trump, after which the King will address US lawmakers. He is expected to call for "reconciliation and renewal" between the US and UK, marking the first British state visit to the US since Queen Elizabeth II's 2007 visit.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. California man charged with attempted Trump assassination

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after attempting to storm a White House Correspondents' Association dinner gala in Washington on Saturday night carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident, and Trump and other officials were evacuated from the venue.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. King Charles and Queen to visit US despite security concerns

    King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at renewing UK-US relations, according to the UK ambassador. The trip will proceed largely as planned with some security modifications following a shooting incident in Washington DC, and will include visits to the White House and the 9/11 Memorial.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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