Britain-Royal Visit

FILE - Cars bearing royalty of England and first family of United States are shown swinging in front of Capitol before they journeyed up Pennsylvania Avenue to White House in parade in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1939. In car on right, leading the parade, are President Franklin Roosevelt and King George VI. Next car bears Queen Elizabeth and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. Marines line the march.

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Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, set a high bar with her 1991 speech to Congress, highlighting shared democratic values. Charles is likely to echo these themes as he celebrates America's 250th birthday. The visit includes a commemoration of the Sept. 11 attacks and a tribute to fallen service members. Despite political tensions, Charles will seek to emphasize the enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. His speech to Congress will likely aim to unite lawmakers across party lines, focusing on long-term bonds over short-term disputes.