King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump

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Politics White House Donald Trump Democracy in America Courts & Law National Security Elections

The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war. The U.K. hopes the president’s love of pomp and the king’s “poker face” can help heal their alliance.

Updated April 27, 2026

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King Charles III, left, is greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday at the White House. (Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post via Pool)

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