28.04.2026 19:41
U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump welcomed Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House garden with a large ceremony involving the highest level of protocol. During the visit, which took place at a time when the U.S. and the U.K. have disagreements on some political issues, particularly Iran, Trump emphasized the unshakable ties between the two countries by stating, "Americans have no closer friend than the British."
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump welcomed Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla to the White House garden with a large ceremony employing the highest level of protocol.
"AMERICANS HAVE NO CLOSER FRIEND THAN THE BRITISH"
During the visit, which took place at a time of disagreements between the US and Britain on some political issues, particularly Iran, Trump and King Charles saluted the military units on the ceremony grounds and then stood for the national anthems of both countries.
Trump then approached the podium and, in his speech, emphasized the historic ties and deep-rooted relations between the two countries, saying, "It is a great honor for us to host you here."
Pointing out that this year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence, Trump said this might seem somewhat "ironic," but that Americans still take strong pride in their British origins.
Using the phrase "Americans have no closer friend than the British," Trump emphasized that the ties between the two countries continue very strongly.
WILL ADDRESS CONGRESS
After the ceremony, Trump and King Charles, who saluted the military units, continued their programs at the White House behind closed doors.
King Charles will also address a joint session of the US Congress today. This speech will be the second address by a British monarch to Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
The visit includes King Charles meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, attending an official dinner, and delivering a speech to a joint session of the US Congress.