Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House during the first state visit by a British monarch in nearly two decades. The visit included an official arrival ceremony, bilateral discussions, and a state dinner celebrating the enduring partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom.
During the arrival ceremony, President Trump reflected on the shared history between the two nations as the U.S. approached its 250th anniversary of independence. He noted that before America had a nation or Constitution, it inherited culture and moral courage from Britain. According to the president, the American Patriots of 1776 were heirs to a British legacy rooted in courage, liberty, and a commitment to justice.
President Trump stated that America's founding resulted from centuries of thought, struggle, and sacrifice on both sides of the Atlantic, connecting events from Runnymede to Philadelphia under the British code advocating justice and rights. He remarked that Americans can appreciate their national anthem because their colonial ancestors once sang 'God Save the King.'
Emphasizing the continuing relationship, President Trump said the United States and the United Kingdom share roots, language, values, and a history of mutual defense under banners of red, white, and blue. He highlighted the thoughtfulness shown by His Majesty as evidence of this enduring connection.