King Charles & Trump: State Visit Amid Tensions

0:00On March 31st, King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States is locked in for late April, meeting President Trump over four days, from April 27th to 30th. It'll kick off with the big-state dinner at the White House on April 28th, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Trump hyped it up on true social, calling it a terrific and momentous occasion, and said he's looking forward to time with the king, he respects. This comes right after his digs at the UK over the Middle East conflict, telling them to handle the straight of Hormuz themselves. Critics are firing back hard, with liberal Democrats leaders Sir Ed Davy slamming Prime ministers Sir Keir Starmer for lacking backbone while Trump treats Britain with contempt. Activists say it's whitewashing Trump's bullying, especially amid the Iran war tensions that have some calling for a delay. Taking Ham Palace confirmed, the king will address Congress, his first U.S. trip as Monarch, and the first state visit in nearly 20 years.

1:01No full schedule yet, but Charles heads solo to Bermuda afterward for his debut Royal visit, there as King. All this on the government's advice, leaning into royal soft power with a Trump who digs the monarchy, even as relations strain. The visit rolls on, despite the heat.