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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the South Portico of the White House as they arrive for a State Dinner.

Video. King Charles III celebrates UK-US alliance at White House state dinner

Updated: 29/04/2026 - 9:34 GMT+2

During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.

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