King Charles III visits Washington to mend UK-US ties with Trump

King Charles III has arrived in Washington for a state visit, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States under President Donald Trump. The visit includes meetings with Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as well as events like tea and scones with political figures.

The trip comes after a shooting incident near a Trump dinner event, but Buckingham Palace confirmed the visit would go ahead as planned. Observers see the visit as a delicate mission to repair ties between the two countries, which have faced tensions in recent years.