During a royal state visit in Washington, Donald Trump shared a family anecdote in his speech alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The humorous moment unfolded amid remarks on US-UK ties, gifts and diplomacy, even as global tensions hovered in the background. The story underscored how personal recollections and political messaging can mix during high-profile events.
King Charles is set to make a historic address to the US Congress during his visit, but the trip is shadowed by calls from Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Critics say he has not met victims, while Queen Camilla did visit a child safety organisation. With security tight around the royal couple, the question is whether survivor demands will reach the political stage before Congress.
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