Buckingham Palace has responded after President Donald Trump claimed that King Charles “agrees” with him that Iran should not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Speaking during a formal state dinner on Tuesday night, President Trump said the US would “never” allow that opponent to obtain a nuclear weapon – and suggested that King Charles shared that view.
“Charles agrees with me even more than I do,” Trump commented, before reiterating that Iran would not be allowed to develop nuclear arms. In his own comments after Trump spoke, Charles did not speak about Iran or the Iran war.
Sky News reports that a Palace spokesperson responded: "The King is naturally mindful of his Government's long-standing and well-known position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation."
King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel from Washington DC to New York on Wednesday as their royal visit to the US continues.
They are set to visit the 9/11 memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, and meet with first responders and families of those who were killed that day.
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- Trump says King agrees with him on Iran as British monarch stays silent
- 'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French,' King jokes
- King Charles touts US-Europe alliance amidst Trump's repeated threats to leave Nato
- King Charles' full schedule for third day of US state visit
- Buckingham Palace responds to Trump's comments over King 'agreeing' with him on Iran
Why King Charles' meeting with NYC mayor Mamdani is raising eyebrows
09:45 , Nicole Wootton-CaneKing Charles is set to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York on Wednesday among a number of officials.
One of those is reported to be the city’s mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is the son of prominent Ugandan postcolonial theorist Mahmood Mamdani.
The mayor’s father’s research centres around British imperialism - a project Charles’ ancestors oversaw.
Zohran Mamdani’s team has said he will not have a private audience with the King during his visit.
In a statement to Politico, a spokesperson from the mayor’s office said: “The mayor will not meet privately with King Charles.
“He was invited to join a number of New York elected officials next week at a wreath laying at the 9/11 memorial with members of the British royal family.”
Trump drags King Charles into Iran row with nuclear weapons claim
09:30 , Nicole Wootton-CaneDonald Trump has insisted that the King shares his conviction that Iran must never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, a claim likely to cause unease within royal circles given the monarch’s constitutional neutrality.
The US President made the remarks during a White House state dinner held in honour of the visiting King and Queen Camilla, following bilateral discussions earlier in the day.
As head of state, the King traditionally remains above party politics, making Mr Trump’s public declaration of his views potentially embarrassing for royal aides.
Speaking at the white-tie event on Tuesday evening, Mr Trump stated: "We’re doing a little Middle East work right now… and we’re doing very well.
“We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we’re never going to let that opponent ever, Charles agrees with me even more than I do, we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon. They know that, and they’ve known it right now, very powerfully."
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Trump drags King Charles into Iran row with nuclear weapons claim
King's visit has 'stabilised' UK-US relationship, former US ambassador says
09:15 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAn US ambassador has said King Charles’ visit has given “much-needed breathing space” for the UK-US relationship.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sir David Manning, former UK ambassador to the US, said Charles has done “extremely well” to deliver key messages amid a “strained relationship”.
He said among the messages the King wanted to get across was the idea “that we’re much stronger together than we are apart and that we must accept that we won’t always agree on everything and work through those differences”.
He added Charles had also referred to the “values” that underpin our system including “checks and balances”.
“I think it will stabilise things,” he said. “I have no doubt that it has given the relationship much-needed breathing space.”
Watch: How King Charles spent second day of US state visit with Trump
09:00 , Nicole Wootton-CaneBuckingham Palace responds to Trump's comments over King 'agreeing' with him on Iran
08:35 , Nicole Wootton-CaneBuckingham Palace has responded after Donald Trump said King Charles “agrees” with him that Iran should not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
His comments came during a formal dinner at the White House on Tuesday, concluding the second day of the royal’s visit to the US.
Sky News reports that a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The King is naturally mindful of his Government’s long-standing and well-known position on the prevention of nuclear proliferation.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla set to visit New York
08:30 , Nicole Wootton-CaneKing Charles and Queen Camilla will visit New York during the third day of their royal visit to the US.
The pair are expected to begin their visit with a trip to the 9/11 memorial at around 1pm on Wednesday.
Queen Camilla will then visit the New York Public library to gift a specially-made toy of Winnie-the-Pooh character Roo to its permanent treasures collection at around 2pm.
Meanwhile, the King will travel to Harlem to attend a community event, according to the Press Association.
He will later attends a UK-US trade and business event at around 4:30pm before rejoining Camilla for a UK-US cultural reception at around 5:15pm.
How King and Queen's second day in the US unfolded
08:00 , Shweta SharmaThe second day of King Charles’ four-day US visit is coming to an end. The British monarch’s day was busy as it began with a meeting with Donald Trump and was followed by his historic address to Congress, concluding with a state dinner at the White House.Here's how the second day of the visit unfolded:
- Trump hosted King Charles at the White House with a speech celebrating the evolution of US-UK ties. In his South Lawn remarks, he paid tribute to his late parents – noting his mother’s British roots – and reiterated his admiration for the royal family, even jokingly calling the King “cute.”
- King Charles delivered a speech to a joint meeting of Congress, opening with a reference to Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stressing that such violence “will never succeed.” He also honoured Queen Elizabeth II, praised Nato, underscored the enduring US–UK partnership, and reminded lawmakers that American influence carries “weight and meaning.”
- The White House on social media shared a photo of Trump and Charles with the caption "TWO KINGS." Trump and his allies have repeatedly objected to the "No Kings" protests against his administration, saying that he is not a king, and this week have accused critics of the president of fanning flames of anger that have led to attempts on his life.
- The evening’s state dinner drew a wide-ranging guest list – from British royals and cabinet members to media personalities and business leaders. In his toast, Trump highlighted the “special relationship” between the two countries. Charles, in turn, added humour with a quip about Trump’s proposed East Wing ballroom, and presented him with a bell from a former British Navy submarine – a symbolic nod to military cooperation.
Trump cracks awkward marriage joke to Melania with King Charles watching after Jimmy Kimmel ‘widow’ uproar
07:30 , Shweta SharmaDays after calling for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to lose his job after mocking the near quarter-century age gap between President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the president used the same subject matter as fodder for a joke in his speech welcoming King Charles III to the White House on Tuesday.
Trump was working his way through meandering remarks at the end of a formal arrival ceremony on the South Lawn when he segued from meditating on the deep friendship that has developed between the U.S. and U.K. over the 250 years since American independence to his Scottish-born mother, Mary McLeod Trump’s admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
As Trump noted how his mother had emigrated from Scotland to the U.S. at age 19 and entered into what would be a 63-year marriage with his father, he turned back to the first lady, who was seated with Queen Camilla behind him.
Trump cracks marriage joke to Melania and King Charles after Kimmel’s ‘widow’ uproar
King Charles meets US tech leaders to discuss startup challenges
07:12 , Shweta SharmaKing Charles met with US tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as the UK touts itself as a top destination for technology firms.
Among the leaders Charles met with were Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Alphabet President Ruth Porat.
Charles noted issues facing companies formed from work at universities and the difficulty of those startups getting funding. "These are the people I always think have the greatest difficulty getting off the ground," he told the CEOs.
"They get into this terrible valley of death."Huang noted big areas of opportunity, such as AI and quantum robotics: "We just need a vibrant VC ecosystem and a startup culture," he told the King, referring to venture capital.
Charles responded, "You're all deadly competitors," to laughter.
Huang joked back: "No one has to die." King Charles responded, "Really?" to more laughter.
Bezos recounted starting Amazon in 1995 and that he struggled to raise $1m from investors, $50,000 at a time, and noted 40 said no.
The King responded, "And all those 40 are kicking themselves," to wide laughter.
Charles compared people who passed up investing in Amazon to the Harry Potter books and how many publishers turned down the book.
King Charles' full schedule for third day of US state visit
07:00 , Shweta SharmaKing Charles III and Camilla are set to embark on the third day of their historic state visit to the United States, which many hope will repair a weakening “special relationship”.
On Wednesday, Charles and Camilla are due to travel to New York, where they will visit the 9/11 memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
During their visit, they will also meet with first responders and families of those who were killed that day.
As part of a visit to the New York Public Library’s permanent treasures collection, the Queen will give a specially made toy of Winnie-the-Pooh character Roo to the library to complete a set of the beloved characters in one of the institution’s collections.
The library is home to the teddy bears which belonged to Christopher Robin, son of Winnie-the-Pooh creator A A Milne, believed to have inspired the stories first published in 1926.
While Winnie, Tigger, Piglet, Kanga and Eeyore are all on display, the original baby kangaroo toy, Roo, was lost in an apple orchard in the 1930s.
The Roo toy was made specifically for the visit by traditional British teddy bear makers Merrythought, who produced the original toys.
King and Queen's White House dinner hosted by Trump in pictures
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'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French,' King jokes
06:12 , Shweta SharmaKing Charles brought a touch of wit to the White House state dinner, joking that Donald Trump might well have been “speaking French” if it were not for Britain’s role in history.
“Indeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German,” the King said.
“Dare I say that, if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French…!"
He quickly adds that "of course, we both love our French cousins greatly".
The remark, delivered with a smile, drew laughter from the room and offered a brief moment of humour to the otherwise serious visit amid strained ties between the US and UK.
Charles gives president a bell from 'HMS Trump' submarine
05:45 , Shweta SharmaKing Charles struck a lighter note with his choice of gift for the president, presenting Donald Trump with the bell from a former British Navy submarine that turns out to have been his namesake.
As the King revealed the gift – a bell from HMS Trump, a WW II-era submarine launched in 1944 – the King said: “May it stand as a testament to our nation’s shared history and shining future.”
“And should you ever need to get hold of us,” he added, “just give us a ring.”
King Charles touts US-Europe alliance amidst Trump's repeated threats to leave Nato
05:32 , Shweta SharmaWatch as President Donald Trump greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla at White House for state dinner
05:00 , Katie HawkinsonWhite House state dinner ends with ceremonial band send-off
04:53 , Shweta SharmaThe state dinner hosted by president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for King Charles III and Queen Camilla is drawing to a close at the White House.
A military band has taken centre stage, filling the room with a final flourish of music.
The band played The Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera for guests still seated at the tables.
Trump says King agrees with him on Iran as British monarch stays silent
04:27 , Shweta SharmaAt a glittering state dinner at the White House, Donald Trump brought an unexpected edge to the evening, by saying the British monarch agrees with him on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Speaking to guests, Trump struck a confident tone about developments in the Middle East.
“We’re doing a little Middle East work right now and we’re doing very well,” he said.
He went on to claim military success against the adversary, adding that the US would “never” allow that opponent to obtain a nuclear weapon – and pointedly suggested that King Charles shared that view.
“Charles agrees with me even more than I do,” Trump quipped, before reiterating that Iran would not be allowed to develop nuclear arms.
In his own comments after Trump spoke, Charles did not speak about Iran or the Iran war.
As a constitutional monarch, he does not speak on behalf of the British government, and his comments remained focused on broader themes rather than geopolitics.
Instead, he offered a more measured reflection on global security, acknowledging tensions within Nato, stressing the importance of continued US support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, and warning against the risks of isolationism.
Despite the diplomatic tightrope on display, there is a longstanding alignment between the UK and the US on one key point: both countries maintain that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
ICYMI: Trump cracks awkward marriage joke to Melania with King Charles watching after Jimmy Kimmel ‘widow’ uproar
04:20 , Andrew FeinbergDays after calling for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to lose his job after mocking the near quarter-century age gap between President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the president used the same subject matter as fodder for a joke in his speech welcoming King Charles III to the White House on Tuesday.
Trump cracks marriage joke to Melania and King Charles after Kimmel’s ‘widow’ uproar
How King and Queen's second day in the US unfolded
04:09 , Shweta SharmaThe second day of King Charles’ four-day US visit is coming to an end. The British monarch’s day was busy as it began with a meeting with Donald Trump and was followed by his historic address to Congress, concluding with a state dinner at the White House.Here's how the second day of the visit unfolded:
- Trump hosted King Charles at the White House with a speech celebrating the evolution of US-UK ties. In his South Lawn remarks, he paid tribute to his late parents – noting his mother’s British roots – and reiterated his admiration for the royal family, even jokingly calling the King “cute.”
- King Charles delivered a speech to a joint meeting of Congress, opening with a reference to Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stressing that such violence “will never succeed.” He also honoured Queen Elizabeth II, praised Nato, underscored the enduring US–UK partnership, and reminded lawmakers that American influence carries “weight and meaning.”
- The White House on social media shared a photo of Trump and Charles with the caption "TWO KINGS." Trump and his allies have repeatedly objected to the "No Kings" protests against his administration, saying that he is not a king, and this week have accused critics of the president of fanning flames of anger that have led to attempts on his life.
- The evening’s state dinner drew a wide-ranging guest list – from British royals and cabinet members to media personalities and business leaders. In his toast, Trump highlighted the “special relationship” between the two countries. Charles, in turn, added humour with a quip about Trump’s proposed East Wing ballroom, and presented him with a bell from a former British Navy submarine – a symbolic nod to military cooperation.
New York City police warn of delays ahead of King Charles' visit
04:00 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit New York City tomorrow — and the local police department is telling residents to expect delays in Manhattan as a result.
“Due to tomorrow's royal visit, expect delays and intermittent road closures throughout Manhattan. If you're travelling, allow for extra time and use public transportation when possible,” the New York City Police Department said on social media.
There, the King is expected to attend a 9/11 memorial event with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In pictures: President Donald Trump and King Charles raise a toast at White House state dinner
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Social media reacts to King Charles' jokes
03:07 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles’ joke about President Donald Trump’s White House renovations has made the rounds on social media.
“Today is the day I realized King Charles was hilarious,” political strategist Josh Holmes wrote on X.
NBC News’ senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake posted: “The King’s got jokes!”
During his remarks at tonight’s state dinner, Charles joked about Trump’s demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make room for his new ballroom.
“On this occasion, I cannot help noticing the readjustments to the East Wing, Mr. President, following your visit to Windsor Castle last year. And I'm sorry to say that we British, of course, made our own small attempt at real estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814 anyway,” he said as the audience laughed.
British forces burned the White House and several other government buildings in August 1814, during the War of 1812.
King Charles gives Trump a shiny gift as they share jokes and bond over ‘special relationship’ at White House state dinner
02:54 , Andrew FeinbergPresident Donald Trump is well-known fan of gold — but he might find an old hunk of brass he received from King Charles III on Tuesday to be just as precious as that precious metal.
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02:39 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles concludes remarks with joke about Boston Tea Party
02:26 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles earned a laugh from the audience as he concluded his remarks with a joke about the Boston Tea Party.
“Thank you, Mr. President and Mrs. Trump, for your splendid dinner this evening, which, may I say, is a very considerable improvement on the Boston Tea Party,” he said.
“Whether your cup contains tea, wine, scotch whiskey, bourbon or even Cola, let us raise our glasses and voices as we toast the past, the present and the future of our two proud and allied nations. To the United States and the United Kingdom. God bless both our countries,” he continued.
King Charles presents gift to Donald Trump
02:21 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles gifted President Donald Trump with a bell from the HMS Trump, a submarine that was launched from a U.K. shipyard in 1944 during World War II.
“May it stand as a testimony to our nation's shared history and shining future — and should you ever need to get hold of us, just give us a ring,” Charles said as the audience laughed.
King Charles cracks joke about Trump's White House ballroom
02:06 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles joked about President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom project as he spoke at tonight’s state dinner.
“On this occasion, I cannot help noticing the readjustments to the East Wing, Mr. President, following your visit to Windsor Castle last year,” the King said.
To make way for the new ballroom, Trump had the White House’s East Wing demolished last year.
“And I'm sorry to say that we British, of course, made our own small attempt at real estate redevelopment of the White House in 1814 anyway,” Charles continued.
British forces burned the White House and several other government buildings in August 1814, during the War of 1812.
Charles later included another joke about a recent remark Trump made.
“Indeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German,” Charles said. “Dare I say that if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French?”
Trump toasts King Charles
01:59 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump offered a toast to King Charles — and America’s 250th anniversary — at tonight’s state dinner.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I offer a toast to 250 years of American freedom and, very importantly, to a great man, His Majesty King Charles III. Thank you very much,” Trump said.
Trump praises King's speech at state dinner
01:47 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump is speaking now at the White House state dinner.
Trump kicked off his address by praising King Charles’ speech to Congress, which received a standing ovation earlier Tuesday.
“I want to congratulate Charles on having made a fantastic speech today at Congress. He got the Democrats to stand. I've never been able to do that,” he told attendees.
Trump Cabinet members attend state dinner
01:39 , Katie HawkinsonSeveral members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet are attending tonight’s state dinner at the White House.
The group includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
What are Melania Trump and Queen Camilla wearing tonight?
01:36 , Katie HawkinsonAt tonight’s state dinner, first lady Melania Trump was seen wearing a pale delphinium pink silk strapless gown from Christian Dior, along with off-white suede gloves and pale delphinium silk pumps.
Queen Camilla is wearing a deep pink Fiona Clare gown paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted by a former Duchess of Kent to Queen Victoria.
King Charles' congressional address was a 'much-needed morale boost,' Republican senator says
01:27 , Katie HawkinsonRepublican Senator Lindsey Graham praised King Charles’ congressional address.
“I was so honored to be able to attend King Charles III’s address to a Joint Session of Congress. Simply put: The King nailed it. His speech was a much-needed morale boost for Congress, as he glowingly praised our nation and highlighted the role Congress plays in our democratic republic,” Graham wrote on X.
Graham shared the post Tuesday afternoon, just hours before attending the state dinner at the White House.
He continued: “The speech was a terrific combo of wit, humor, history and appreciation. I believe most members of Congress feel better after the speech than they did before. Though I will admit it was a bit odd that the unifying feeling had to come from the King of England… but so be it!”
Guest list features multiple Fox News hosts
01:16 , Katie HawkinsonSeveral Fox News personalities are on the guest list for tonight’s state dinner at the White House with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The group includes Bret Baier, Maria Bartiromo, Greg Gutfeld, Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters.
Who's attending tonight's state dinner at the White House?
01:01 , Katie HawkinsonFirst lady Melania Trump’s office shared the guest list for tonight’s White House state dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Several members of the president’s family, including his son Eric Trump, are at the event. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, are also in attendance, along with top Republican lawmakers, including House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
The guest list also features several Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, as well as tech leaders like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook.
What's on the menu at tonight's White House dinner?
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:42 , Rachel DobkinThe White House is serving a three-course meal, plus dessert made with honey from first lady Melania Trump’s beehive, during its state dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Guests will start with a hearts of palm salad and garden herb velouté sauce as the first course. The second course will feature handcrafted spring herb ravioli. And a third course of Dover sole meunière will be offered to guests. This French fish dish will include sweet snow peas and layered potatoes pavé.
The show-stopper will be the dessert course. Guests will enjoy a beehive-shaped chocolate gâteau, which is a French cake, with White House honey and vanilla bean crémeux custard. Guests will also be served an almond joconde, another French cake.
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Treats from White House beehive on dinner menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed to White House for state dinner
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:32 , Katie Hawkinson
Trump says he's 'jealous' of King Charles' speech
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:23 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump praised King Charles’ congressional address as he welcomed him and Queen Camilla to the White House for a state dinner.
"He made a great speech, I was very jealous,” Trump said as he pointed to the King.
Guests arrive for White House state dinner
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:10 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles is expected to attend a state dinner at the White House this evening.
Guests are arriving now, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook.
King Charles meets with tech leaders ahead of White House dinner
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:05 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles met with tech leaders and entrepreneurs at Blair House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of his state dinner at the White House.
Attendees included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google President Ruth Porat.
Watch: King Charles hails importance of 'checks and balances' on executive power
Wednesday 29 April 2026 00:00 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles was met with huge cheers as he emphasized the importance of “checks and balances” on executive power during his congressional address.
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King Charles' address was 'best speech of his life,' Piers Morgan says
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:35 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles’ congressional address was “brilliant, bold and challenging,” Piers Morgan said on social media.
“Brilliant, bold and challenging address by King Charles to the U.S. Congress which was (very unusually!) united in regular standing ovations,” he wrote. “The best speech of his life, right when his country needed him to step up and repair the Special Relationship. Bravo, Your Majesty!”
ANALYSIS: King Charles’ speech was delightfully detached from reality — and very inconvenient for Trump
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:20 , Katie HawkinsonThe Independent’s Holly Baxter breaks down King Charles’ historic speech to Congress:
Charles’ speech to Congress was detached from reality — and inconvenient for Trump
Buckingham Palace says King was 'greatly touched' by response to speech
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:10 , Katie HawkinsonKing Charles was “deeply honoured” to speak before Congress, and was “greatly touched” by the response afterward, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson.
“The King was deeply honoured to have been invited to be the first British King to give such an address and was greatly touched by the warmth and generosity of the response he received,” the spokesperson said.
Watch: King Charles acknowledges 'victims' of abuse
Tuesday 28 April 2026 23:00 , Katie HawkinsonCharles wanted to acknowledge ‘victims’ in speech to Congress including those abused by Epstein, palace says
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:44 , Rachel DobkinKing Charles wanted to acknowledge victims of abuse in his joint address to Congress, including those allegedly abused by Jeffrey Epstein, the palace has said.
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Charles wanted to mention ‘victims’ of Epstein’s abuse in Congress speech: palace
US British Embassy chef shares menu served to Charles and Camilla on first day of state visit
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:30 , Amber RaikenCraig Harnden, head chef at the U.S. British Embassy in Washington, D.C., has revealed what he made for King Charles and Queen Camilla during the first day of their state visit to the U.S.
On Monday, Harnden and his team prepared an afternoon tea for more than 650 guests in the embassy’s garden.
On X, the British Embassy said its menu included “four kinds of tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and several British flavors from smoked Scottish salmon to British Beef.”
The first sandwich featured Scottish smoked salmon, lemon butter and brown bread. Harnden then prepared a roast beef and horseradish sandwich, which he noted was not a traditional flavor for an afternoon tea.
The third sandwich was an egg mayonnaise, made with boiled eggs, a touch of mayonnaise, salt and black pepper. The fourth option, a cucumber sandwich, had slightly pickled cucumbers.
Top Senate Democrat reacts to King Charles' visit: 'Friends and allies matter'
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:20 , Katie HawkinsonSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, said King Charles’ visit will serve as a “reminder” to President Donald Trump that “friends and allies matter.”
“It has been thirty-five years since a British monarch addressed the elected representatives of the American people—the world has changed dramatically, but in many ways, the same tests remain before us,” Schumer wrote on X.
“The visit of King Charles III should serve as a reminder to the President of the United States and to every elected official in this country: friends and allies matter,” he continued.
Republicans praise King Charles' speech
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:10 , Katie HawkinsonSeveral Republicans praised King Charles’ speech before Congress.
Mike Pence, who served as President Donald Trump’s vice president from 2017 to 2021, shared a post on X calling the address “inspiring and historic.”
“His affirmation of our shared values and history was just the right message to reaffirm the Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom,” Pence wrote. “Well Done Your Majesty!”
Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina who challenged Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, described his address as “amazing.”
“Amazing to see King Charles unify Congress in a way America craves. Great speech on our historic relationship, our democratic values, and our belief in freedom,” she wrote on X.
King Charles says US ‘lies at the heart of Nato’ in historic Congress speech after Trump’s threats to leave
Tuesday 28 April 2026 22:00 , Andrew FeinbergKing Charles III used a historic address to the U.S. Congress to offer a subtle but stinging rebuke of President Donald Trump’s often-monarchical ambitions as he hailed the separation of powers that replaced the British monarchy in the former colonies all those years ago.
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Congress erupts after King Charles references ‘checks and balances’ in address
Republican congressman says he was 'more excited' to hang out with Kid Rock than King Charles
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:46 , Ariana BaioRepublican Representative Tim Burchett, an ally of President Donald Trump, said he was “more excited to hang out” with singer Kid Rock and former professional wrestler Ric Flair than King Charles.
“I just saw King Charles. I was actually more excited to hang out with @KidRock and @RicFlairNatrBoy,” Burchett wrote.
In Photos: King Charles addresses Congress
Tuesday 28 April 2026 21:31 , Ariana Baio
