Charles & Camilla's US Visit: History, Diplomacy

0:00King Charles III and Queen Camilla are capping off their four-day state visit to the United States today with a White House send-off and a quick hop to Virginia for a block party bash. This trip hits right on the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence from Britain, blending history with some timely diplomacy. They touched down in Washington on Monday for tea with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Tuesday brought a private Oval Office huddle, a joint speech to Congress hitting NATO ties, climate action, and world conflicts, capped by a fancy. State dinner. Lawmakers from both sides jumped up from multiple standing ovation during Charles's address, signaling rock solid backing for the US-UK bond even. With tensions brewing, Trump's been calling out British Prime Minister Kear Starmer over Iran war stances. Wednesday saw them at the 9-11 Memorial for a refling, chats with first responders and victims families ahead of the 25th anniversary, plus a nod to Charles's keen trust charity

1:03from 1976. Before jetting home, expect a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. Charles's debut as King here echoes his mom, Queen Elizabeth's four visits, including her own Congress talk back in 1991, proving that special relationship still runs deep. You've been listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news.