The visit will allow for time to reflect on how Britain and the United States have come together since then in order to forge some of the world’s closest security, military and economic ties. In the lead-up to the visit, US President Donald Trump has voiced criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his refusal to join the attack on Iran on multiple occasions.
He has also made dismissive remarks about Britain’s military capabilities.
The US and UK have experienced the worst relations since the Suez Crisis in 1956.
President Trump was previously asked by the BBC whether the King’s forthcoming visit could help repair the relationship, to which he said: “Absolutely, the answer is yes.”
He then added: “I know him well, I’ve known him for years. He’s a brave man, and he’s a great man.”
The King and Queen will kick off the trip on Monday with a private tea with President Trump before addressing Congress, a state dinner and visits to New York and Virginia.
Speaking about Trump’s view of Britain, and in particular, the monarchy.
Royal biographer Robert Hardman told Reuters: “He is a huge royalist.
“He has … one mindset when it comes to the British government, but British monarchy is a completely separate element, and he’s a huge fan of it. And he adored the late Queen, a big fan of the King. For him, this is a big moment.”
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