President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House during the first state visit by a monarch since 2007. The visit comes as U.S.-UK relations face tension over recent global conflicts, including Iran.
After photos and a White House tour, the couples shared tea before attending events together. According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, Trump briefly discussed recent violence, Iran, and his talks with Vladimir Putin with King Charles. Trump allegedly warned that Putin “wants war” and suggested a serious threat if his plans continued.
King Charles appeared uncomfortable with the topic and tried to move the conversation on, saying they could discuss it another time. The royal visit also marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, with stops planned in New York and Virginia.