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US feels the heat as it celebrates 250th anniversary of breakup from Britain

The RAF’s Red Arrows will be helping mark the historic birthday by taking part in an international flypast over New York City

Evening Standard

UFC Freedom 250: Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight title

Presidential residence hosted controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

Diplomat who abruptly left Washington embassy was honoured by the king

Charles conferred LVO after his US visit on James Roscoe, who had been standing in for Peter Mandelson

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Britain’s second most senior diplomat in Washington abruptly leaves post

James Roscoe had served as deputy ambassador to US since 2022 and stood in after Peter Mandelson’s departure

The Guardian - UK

British diplomat abruptly leaves post in US with no explanation

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The Independent UK

Deputy British ambassador in Washington abruptly leaves post without explanation

James Roscoe stood in as interim ambassador after Lord Peter Mandelson was sacked but has now departed amid claims he was being investigated for leaking

The Independent UK

King and Queen bid formal farewell to US president and first lady

Charles and Camilla have fulfilled a busy agenda since arriving in Washington on Monday, while smoothing transatlantic tensions.

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How King Charles’s speech was written – and how to read it

King’s carefully crafted address to US Congress was the result of close liaison with aides, No 10 and Foreign Office

The Guardian - UK

Beckham praises King’s ‘powerful words’ after US state visit speeches

The monarch delivered two addresses in Washington DC, with former footballer Sir David Beckham saying he showed ‘remarkable elegance and humour’.

Evening Standard

King Charles’s White House visit was an exercise in full-throttle distraction and denial

A few days of joviality will hardly change American foreign policy or guarantee Trump’s ever-erratic affections for long, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Voices: How King Charles survived a rogue ambassador’s storm among the teacups to dazzle Trump

COMMENT: Even an awkward bit of friendly fire in the form of leaked comments which emerged from the UK’s own ambassador to the US couldn’t take the sheen off the King's charm offensive, says Helen MacNamara

The Independent UK

Fox News hosts and tech billionaires among full guest list for King Charles’ state dinner with Trump

British royals, media personalities, and tech leaders attended the state dinner with King Charles and Donald Trump

The Independent UK

America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says British ambassador to US

The comments by Sir Christian Turner threaten to embarrass the King during this week’s crucial state visit to the US

Evening Standard

US ambassador’s outspoken Starmer comments revealed in leaked recording

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Starmer’s premiership ‘on the ropes’, says US ambassador in leaked recording

Remarks by Sir Christian Turner, who replaced Lord Mandelson – sacked over his links to Jeffrey Epstein – come to light as King Charles meets Donald Trump on US visit

The Independent UK

UK ambassador to Washington says America’s only ‘special relationship’ is with Israel, not Britain

Sir Christian Turner’s comments were reportedly made in February during a private conversation with visiting students from the UK, but emerged on the second day of King Charles’s state visit to the US

The Times of India

Leaked remarks by UK ambassador threaten to overshadow King Charles's US visit

Britain's US ambassador, Sir Christian Turner, has sparked controversy by calling the "special relationship" phrase "backwards-looking" and suggesting only Israel holds such a status with America. His candid remarks, made to students, also touched on the US's handling of the Epstein scandal and questioned UK PM Keir Starmer's political future.

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America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador says

Diplomat described Keir Starmer as being ‘on the ropes’ over Peter Mandelson scandal in private meeting with students

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The Independent UK

King and Queen receive ceremonial welcome by Trump and Melania at White House

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King Charles US visit live: Monarch jokes Trump would be ‘speaking French if it wasn’t for us’ at state dinner

King Charles gifted the president a bell from the HMS Trump submarine

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King Charles III welcomed at the White House as four-day state visit begins

The state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence comes amid a strain in the UK - US special relationship following Trump's repeated bashing of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the US war with Iran.

Evening Standard

King’s state visit speech to highlight how UK and US always ‘come together’

Charles and Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the United States.

The Times of India

King Charles III to address US Congress amid Iran war tensions: What to expect

King Charles III will address a joint session of the US Congress, calling for "reconciliation and renewal" in UK-US ties amid strains over the Iran war. The monarch's rare speech aims to reinforce the long-standing alliance, acknowledging political differences while stressing unity against global challenges and shared democratic values.

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King Charles lands for ‘terrific’ Trump visit amid security fears

The monarch’s significant diplomatic trip is unfolding under heightened security and political strain as UK–US relations face renewed scrutiny.

Evening Standard

King to hint at recent Trump and Starmer tensions in speech to Congress on second day of state visit

Charles and Camilla have begun their four-day state visit to the US and will be guests of honour at a White House banquet later

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