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The Last Time the British Monarch Visited D.C.—and What the Queen Said to President Bush

TIME·Callum Sutherland·about 1 month ago
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King Charles III’s’ state visit to the U.S. marks the first time a British Monarch has visited the White House since Queen Elizabeth II was hosted by President George W. Bush in May 2007. That visit landed at a time when the “special” relationship between the U.K. and U.S. was prosperous and celebrated. British Prime Minister Tony Blair , who shared a close working relationship with President Bush, was still in power. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have clashed numerous times in recent weeks, with Trump rebuking the U.K. leader for not actively joining the Iran war. But Royal visits such as this traditionally take a diplomatic approach, largely avoiding engaging in any divisive matters, and with Trump a long-time admirer of the British monarchy, there’s hope this trip could repair the historically strong bond between the two nations.…

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