Trump news at a glance: royal visit designed to avoid making things (more) awkward between US and UK

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the White House at a notably tense time between the two allies - key US politics stories from 27 April 2026 at a glance

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit in Washington, a city still rattled by a weekend shooting and a transatlantic alliance showing fresh signs of strain.

British flags could be seen lining lamp-posts outside the White House, where Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, greeted Charles and Camilla with handshakes. The four appeared to exchange pleasantries and posed for several photographs before heading inside the White House for a private tea.