Trump received Charles III as part of the king's historic visit to the United States. What the media is writing

King Charles III of Great Britain has arrived in the United States on a state visit. The four-day trip began with a visit to the White House, where he was welcomed by President Donald Trump. The visit comes amid strained relations between Washington and London over the war with Iran. What the world's media expect from this event is in the Izvestia digest.

Bloomberg: Trump welcomes King Charles III to the White House

On Monday, April 27, British Monarch Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla were greeted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania. This marked the beginning of a four-day royal visit to the United States, which Charles III made for the first time since ascending the throne in 2022. The couples shook hands and took photos at the South Portico of the White House, after which they entered the presidential residence. The diplomatic mission has gained new urgency amid Trump's recent conflict with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over limited support for U.S. military action against Iran.

This is the first state visit by a British monarch to the United States since Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made the trip in 2007. The late Queen also addressed the Congress in 1991. The four guests had afternoon tea and toured the bee hive at the presidential residence, after which the King and Queen went to a garden party at the residence of the British Ambassador.

The Washington Post: The king's rare visit gives Britain a chance to improve relations with Trump

Days after the shooting, which allegedly targeted the Trump administration and raised new concerns about security in Washington, King Charles III began a rare state visit that is expected to pit Trump's admiration for the British royal family against his fury towards the British government. The long-planned meeting was supposed to demonstrate the close Anglo-American relations 250 years after the declaration of American independence. Instead, it is taking place in the midst of one of the most intense battles between Washington and London in recent decades.

British officials say that at the beginning of the US war with Iran, their capabilities were limited by laws prohibiting pre-emptive strikes, but after Tehran's retaliatory actions, they were given freedom of action and were able to provide assistance. Many British politicians remain skeptical about the war and are disappointed by the sharp rise in energy prices it has caused. The war is extremely unpopular among the British public, and the country's economy has been severely affected by the associated inflation and financial market turmoil. However, the British government hopes that this visit will be a chance to reset the situation with the help of the king, who stands above politics and is a symbol of his nation, accountable to no single voter.

The New York Times: Charles III to deliver speech on "reconciliation and renewal" to Congress

King Charles III admits that his country had disagreements with the United States, but plans to declare at a joint session of Congress that "the two countries have always found ways to get closer," according to a preview of his speech released by Buckingham Palace. The King's speech is the centerpiece of his first visit to the former colonies as British monarch. It comes at a tense time for relations between the two governments, with Trump ridiculing Starmer for refusing to join the war in Iran.

Privately, officials expressed the hope that the main message of the king's speech would help ease tensions between the president and the Prime Minister. Buckingham Palace said it would assert that shared democratic values are deeply woven into the fabric of both countries' relations. Representatives said the king would briefly mention the shooting at the White House dinner, expressing sympathy for Trump and those who attended.

The king will talk: Charles III flew to Trump to re-establish a dialogue

Relations between London and Washington are experiencing the deepest crisis in the 21st century.

The Guardian: Charles III will meet with Trump without cameras due to fears of a repeat of the situation with Zelensky

King Charles III will be able to avoid the potential humiliation of a public reprimand from Trump, as the White House has agreed that any meeting between the two leaders should take place out of sight of the cameras. British officials insisted that the monarch's meeting with the US president in the Oval Office be held without filming, as they fear a repeat of the situation when Trump chastised Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in front of the world press.

The king will attend a number of events with Trump, where he will be accompanied by representatives of the palace, as well as Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, in accordance with the usual practice of state visits. Diplomatic sources said that Cooper, who previously accompanied the monarch to the Vatican, is ready to step in and resolve any awkward situations if necessary. However, government sources said that the foreign minister is likely to rely more on Charles' own diplomatic skills.