Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
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Notable Quotes
"He got the Democrats to stand, I've never been able to do that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think the fascination is rooted in a combination of novelty and distance."
— Elizabeth Holmes , Journalist
"As opposed to Keir Starmer, who is looked at...as a leftist weenie, we saw in King Charles - someone who is proud of Britain."
— Michael Baumgartner , Politician
""What a beautiful British day this is!""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""But in fact, no tribute could be more appropriate.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Dare I say that if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French."
— King Charles III , Celebrity
"That would be chic!"
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The words that I was able to hear, which you refer to, are neither elegant nor of a high standard."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"We are never going to let that opponent ever—Charles agrees with me, even more than I do—we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"As my prime minister said last month, ‘Ours is an indispensable partnership.’"
— King Charles , Celebrity
"America’s words carry weight and meaning, as they have since independence. The actions of this great nation matter even more."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"The commitment and expertise of the United States armed forces and its allies lie at the heart of NATO, pledged to each other’s defense, protecting our citizens and interests, keeping North Americans and Europeans safe from our common adversaries."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"Trump responded really well to the power and celebrity of his guest."
— Tom Sykes , Academic
"Absolutely. He’s fantastic. He’s a fantastic man."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"These are two fantastic people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Charles agrees with me, even more than I do."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."
— King Charles III , Celebrity
Key People
Fox News personality.
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Barbra Streisand is a renowned singer, actress, and director.
Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Charles, King of the United Kingdom, is a key figure in discussions about human rights and survivor advocacy.
Craig Prescott is an expert on constitutional law and the monarchy at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A royal watcher and journalist known for her insights on royal culture.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and an investor in Foundation Robotics.
German Chancellor.
George W. Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
Ivanka Trump is a businesswoman and the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Wife of Marco Rubio.
John Travolta is an actor who famously danced with Princess Diana during her visit to the White House.
Katie Miller is a former Trump administration official and the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Television personality and daughter-in-law of Donald Trump.
Fox News host who argues against the H-1B visa system.
U.S. Secretary of State.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
U.S. Representative from Washington.
Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the younger brother of King Charles III, facing allegations related to the Epstein scandal.
Princess Diana was a British royal and a humanitarian known for her charity work.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
Stephen Miller is the former White House Chief of Staff known for advocating stricter immigration policies.
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas and chair of the Senate Commerce Committee.
Daughter of Donald Trump and active in promoting his projects.
Tom Sykes is a royal expert and host of the Daily Beast’s The Royalist Podcast.
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