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Look past the pomp to see the deep bonds of friendship behind King Charles III’s state visit

On Monday, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump rolled out the White House red carpet for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, just days after an attack on the republic — and on the ideals of liberty, equality and individualism that forged it.

The king and queen’s historic state visit celebrating 250 years of American independence reminds us that US presidents and members of Britian’s royal family have long nurtured close ties. 

King Charles made his first trip to Washington, DC, in July 1970, when at age 21 he traveled with his sister Princess Anne to meet President Richard Nixon. 

As Prince of Wales he visited the United States 19 times, building an extensive range of connections.  

Now His Majesty is a father and a grandfather, imbued with wisdom from his years both on and off the throne.

After the UK invited the president for an unprecedented second state visit last September, Trump is hosting the king in the first state visit of his second term, as a sign of their friendship.  

King Charles III and Queen Camilla get royal welcome from Trump and first lady Melania at White House

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