Live updates: King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend 9/11 memorial event
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump publicly claimed that King Charles supports the US stance that Iran should never have nuclear weapons, placing the British monarch in a delicate position due to his constitutional role of political neutrality.
- The revelation of what was likely a private conversation breaks the longstanding protocol of confidentiality between the monarch and others, complicating diplomatic relations and protocol expectations.
- King Charles addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress, emphasizing solidarity against violence, praising NATO, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, and highlighting the enduring US-UK partnership despite recent tensions.
- During his state visit, King Charles engaged in multiple events including a bilateral meeting with Trump, a 9/11 Memorial event, a visit to a Harlem urban farm, and participation in US-UK trade discussions, underscoring his focus on environmental and diplomatic issues.
- The royal visit concludes with formal farewells and participation in America’s 250th anniversary celebrations before the King and Queen depart the US.
