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From Daily Star · (5m ago) English

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  • King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday.
  • The visit aims to honor historic ties as the US approaches its 250th anniversary and includes Charles addressing Congress.
  • The trip occurs amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war and a recent shooting at a dinner attended by President Trump.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have commenced their highly anticipated four-day state visit to the United States, a journey designed to reaffirm the deep-rooted historical connections between the two nations as America gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

During their stay, His Majesty the King is set to make history by becoming the first British monarch to address the United States Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991. The royal couple will also engage in a series of engagements, including a tea with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, culminating in a state dinner.

The visit, however, unfolds against a backdrop of simmering transatlantic tensions, particularly concerning the ongoing Iran war. Furthermore, a recent shooting incident at a dinner attended by President Trump has added a layer of security concern to the proceedings. The royals are scheduled to visit New York on Wednesday to tour the 9/11 memorial before concluding their tour in Bermuda.

He’s a friend of mine for a long time, so he’s coming, and we’re going to have a great time, and he represents his nation like nobody else can do it.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's remarks on Fox News about King Charles III's visit.
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