King Charles meets Trump at White House during US visit

April 28, 2026 / 10:25 PM

Sharjah24-Reuters: Charles III arrived at the White House on Tuesday to hold talks with Donald Trump as part of a state visit to reaffirm unity between the two long-standing allies, despite differences over the war in Iran.

The visit underscores more than 250 years of close ties between the United Kingdom and the United States, often described as the “special relationship,” despite both countries navigating political differences on key global issues.

Official reception at the White House

Earlier in the day, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles and Camilla to the presidential residence.

Address to Congress

King Charles is scheduled to deliver a rare address before Congress, where he is expected to avoid direct political disputes between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer and instead focus on shared values such as peace, compassion, democracy, environmental protection and religious freedom.