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Trump says King Charles' US visit could repair US-UK ties
US President Trump told the BBC that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States could help rebuild strained ties. Charles is set to visit the US for a four-day trip, traveling with Queen Camilla and including a Bermuda stop, amid tensions over Iran and Epstein-linked controversies.
Why It Matters
The visit is a high-profile diplomatic event that could influence US-UK relations amid ongoing regional tensions and political scandals in both countries.
Timeline
5 Events
Starmer's Mandelson appointment Epstein scandal
April 23, 2026
Starmer has been mired in a political scandal over appointing Labour grandee Peter Mandelson, a known associate of Epstein, as UK ambassador to Washington.
Trump criticizes Starmer for not joining war on Iran
April 23, 2026
Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not joining the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying 'they should have been there' and that he didn't need them.
Charles heads to the United States for a four-day state visit
April 23, 2026
Charles will travel to the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit, at the request of the UK government and President Trump. He will travel with Queen Camilla and will then visit Bermuda alone. (Future dates: starts Monday, April 27, 2026, for four days.)
Trump tells BBC that Charles' visit could repair US-UK ties
April 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump told the BBC on Thursday that King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States could 'absolutely' help rebuild strained ties between the two countries. He called Charles 'fantastic' and said the answer is yes.
Iran war launched on February 28
February 28, 2026
Trump noted tensions over the Iran war, with the US-Israel conflict against Iran launched on February 28, heightening strains surrounding the visit.