King Charles III visits the United States for the 250th anniversary of American independence at the end of April

The King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States from April 27th to 30th, as announced by the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, March 31st. This trip has sparked criticism, amidst a backdrop of war in the Middle East and tensions between Washington and London.

Their itinerary “will celebrate the historical ties and current bilateral relations between the UK and the US, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence,” as stated by the Buckingham Palace in a statement.

The royal couple will then continue their tour to Bermuda, marking the sovereign’s first visit to a UK overseas territory since ascending to the throne in September 2022.

“I look forward to spending time with the king, whom I greatly respect. It will be wonderful” and “memorable,” said Donald Trump in a post on his Truth Social network. A “beautiful banquet” is scheduled to take place at the White House on April 28th, according to the American president.

An International Tense Context: London and Washington, bound by 250 years of history, have forged a “special relationship” characterized by very close diplomatic, military, and economic ties. Queen Elizabeth II had been received on four occasions in state visits to the US, notably in 1976 to mark the bicentennial of American independence and in 1991 with a historic address to the US Congress.

Donald Trump, known for being an admirer of the royal family, expressed in mid-March at the White House that he is “really looking forward to seeing the king.” This visit by Charles III to the US is the first of his reign, coming at a time of war in the Middle East and global economic consequences.

And Donald Trump has not spared Prime Minister Keir Starmer since the beginning of the conflict, accusing the British leader of inadequately supporting his American ally. “This is not the Winston Churchill we’re dealing with,” he sharply remarked in early March, expressing his dissatisfaction with London’s initial refusal to allow the US to use its military bases.

The labor leader assured that the “special relationship” with Washington is “intact.”

Half of Britons Oppose the Visit: According to a YouGov survey published last Thursday, nearly half of Britons (49%) are against this visit. Several British parliamentarians also oppose it. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey stated that this honor “should not be given to someone who insults and undermines our country in a repeated manner.”

Last September, Donald Trump was received on a state visit to the UK for the second time with all the royal pomp, from the carriage procession to the sumptuous banquet at Windsor Castle.