Showing posts with label US state visit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US state visit. Show all posts
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Part 2: Trump Faces Royal Reckoning from King Charles
Part 1: Trump Rebuked by King Charles Ahead of US Visit
What to Know About King Charles and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to the U.S.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.
Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | King Charles and Queen Camilla in London this past week. When President Trump was asked whether Charles’s upcoming visit could mend relations with Britain, he said: “Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes.” | Credit...Pool photo by Ian Vogler
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States this week for an official state visit, making stops in New York and Washington, where they will meet with President Trump and the king will deliver an address to Congress.
The visit was arranged to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, and planning began long before the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran in late February — a conflict that has put considerable strain on the U.S.-U.K. relationship. But Mr. Trump has long indicated a great fondness for the monarch, and the trip could go some way to smoothing over recent tensions.
The trip will last from Monday through Thursday. Here’s what to know.
Why is King Charles visiting now?
The official visit, carried out on behalf of the British government, is intended to celebrate the connections between the two countries and acknowledge their longstanding relationship, and it is timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence this year.
Buckingham Palace called the visit “an opportunity to recognize the shared history of our two nations; the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed since then; and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities.” » | Megan Specia | Reporting from London | Sunday, April 26, 2026
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States this week for an official state visit, making stops in New York and Washington, where they will meet with President Trump and the king will deliver an address to Congress.
The visit was arranged to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, and planning began long before the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran in late February — a conflict that has put considerable strain on the U.S.-U.K. relationship. But Mr. Trump has long indicated a great fondness for the monarch, and the trip could go some way to smoothing over recent tensions.
The trip will last from Monday through Thursday. Here’s what to know.
Why is King Charles visiting now?
The official visit, carried out on behalf of the British government, is intended to celebrate the connections between the two countries and acknowledge their longstanding relationship, and it is timed to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence this year.
Buckingham Palace called the visit “an opportunity to recognize the shared history of our two nations; the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed since then; and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities.” » | Megan Specia | Reporting from London | Sunday, April 26, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.
Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | Lawyers representing King Charles said he will not meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse when the monarch visits the U.S. next week.Credit...Ben Stansall/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
During his state visit to the United States next week, King Charles III will not meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter from lawyers representing King Charles and Queen Camilla in response to a request from Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California.
Mr. Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace to arrange a private audience between the monarch and victims of Mr. Epstein who are seeking accountability.
“The king and queen have consistently made clear their support for all victims of abuse, wherever and however perpetrated,” the letter said. It added that because of “ongoing police inquiries” in the United Kingdom, King Charles was “unable to meet survivors or comment directly on the matters under inquiry.”
In Britain, the Epstein scandal has centered on the king’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his relationship with Mr. Epstein; he was arrested in February over accusations of misconduct in public office and has denied wrongdoing.
Mr. Khanna, who has been among the most vocal advocates in Washington for broader disclosure of records tied to Mr. Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, initially framed the request as a chance for survivors to speak directly to one of the world’s most visible heads of state about the abuse they suffered. » | Robert Jimison | Reporting from the Capitol | Wednesday, April 22, 2026
During his state visit to the United States next week, King Charles III will not meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter from lawyers representing King Charles and Queen Camilla in response to a request from Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California.
Mr. Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace to arrange a private audience between the monarch and victims of Mr. Epstein who are seeking accountability.
“The king and queen have consistently made clear their support for all victims of abuse, wherever and however perpetrated,” the letter said. It added that because of “ongoing police inquiries” in the United Kingdom, King Charles was “unable to meet survivors or comment directly on the matters under inquiry.”
In Britain, the Epstein scandal has centered on the king’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his relationship with Mr. Epstein; he was arrested in February over accusations of misconduct in public office and has denied wrongdoing.
Mr. Khanna, who has been among the most vocal advocates in Washington for broader disclosure of records tied to Mr. Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, initially framed the request as a chance for survivors to speak directly to one of the world’s most visible heads of state about the abuse they suffered. » | Robert Jimison | Reporting from the Capitol | Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
"He's Been Bullying Britain" David Dimbleby Says "Narcissist" Trump Doesn't Deserve King's US Visit
Related video here.
David Dimbleby Says King’s US Visit Is an ‘Embarrassment’ | BBC Radio 4 PM
Mar 31, 2026 | Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet US President Donald Trump in a state visit to the United States in late April.
Speaking to Radio 4’s PM, BBC Royal Occasion presenter David Dimbleby said the planned visit is an “embarrassment” and it is not “an appropriate time to go”.
The veteran broadcaster also said he has “pity” for the King because “he’s at mercy of the government”.
Speaking to Radio 4’s PM, BBC Royal Occasion presenter David Dimbleby said the planned visit is an “embarrassment” and it is not “an appropriate time to go”.
The veteran broadcaster also said he has “pity” for the King because “he’s at mercy of the government”.
Monday, March 09, 2026
British Lawmaker Wants King Charles to Cancel His U.S. Trip Over Iran War
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.
Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats party in Britain, called on King Charles III to cancel his state visit to the United States in protest of what Mr. Davey calls President Trump’s “illegal war” against Iran.
Mr. Davey urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to advise the king to call off the trip, which is expected to take place next month as part of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. A specific date has not been announced.
“At a time when Trump has launched an illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up energy bills for British families, it’s clear this visit should not go ahead,” Mr. Davey said in a statement on Monday.
“A state visit from our King would be seen as yet another huge diplomatic coup for President Trump, so it should not be given to someone who repeatedly insults and damages our country.” » | Michael D. Shear | Reporting from London | Monday, March 9, 2026
Sir Ed Davey is quite right. The King should cancel his trip. — © Mark Alexander
My comment also appears on the NYT here.
Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats party in Britain, called on King Charles III to cancel his state visit to the United States in protest of what Mr. Davey calls President Trump’s “illegal war” against Iran.
Mr. Davey urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to advise the king to call off the trip, which is expected to take place next month as part of celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. A specific date has not been announced.
“At a time when Trump has launched an illegal war that is devastating the Middle East and pushing up energy bills for British families, it’s clear this visit should not go ahead,” Mr. Davey said in a statement on Monday.
“A state visit from our King would be seen as yet another huge diplomatic coup for President Trump, so it should not be given to someone who repeatedly insults and damages our country.” » | Michael D. Shear | Reporting from London | Monday, March 9, 2026
Sir Ed Davey is quite right. The King should cancel his trip. — © Mark Alexander
My comment also appears on the NYT here.
Sunday, December 04, 2022
Macron Caps U.S. Visit in New Orleans
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