Royal Visits: US-UK Alliance Through History

0:00On April 26th, with King Charles heading to Washington, D.C. soon, it's a perfect time to drop some history on the tight bond between U.S. presidents and British royals. What started as straight beef during the American Revolution with King George III as the main villain and even the British burning the white, House in the War of 1812, has flipped into a solid alliance. Fast forward to the late 19th century, tech-like faster ships and early radio helped bridge the gap. By 1903, Theodore Roosevelt sent the first wireless message across the Atlantic to King Edward VII, wishing good vibes to the whole British Empire. World War I sealed him as allies against Germany. Reactions shifted big time in the 1930s and 40s. King George VI made the first Royal White House visit in 1939, where Franklin Roosevelt served hot dogs to keep a real with. Everyday folks. World War II and the Cold War locked in the partnership, turning old enemies in the end to rider dies.

1:01Queen Elizabeth II took a next level over her 70-year reign, meeting 13 out of 14 presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to Joe. Biden skipping only Lyndon Johnson. Her trips smoothed diplomatic bumps, like after the Suez crisis, and included fun moments like her bicentennial speech in 1976. These days, every recent president has linked up with the royals, from Diana dancing at the Reagan White House to Biden's classy silver gift. As Charles steps up amid US-UK tensions over Iran, his visit could echo his mom's playbook and keep that special relationship strong. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.