King Charles U.S visit

Moreover, Trump has threatened to leave NATO and has criticized his European allies for not helping the U.S in Iran. Meanwhile, during his speech at Congress, King Charles reminded the president of what Europe did after 9/11.

“This year, of course, also marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world. During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss. We stood with you then. And we stand with you now in solemn remembrance of a day that shall never be forgotten,” King Charles said.

“In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time, and the United Nations Security Council was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together – as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder to shoulder, through two World Wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan and moments that have defined our shared security,” he continued.

As heads of state visit the president in the White House, President Trump has always held a live broadcast press conference from the Oval Office. However, it has not always been pretty. For example, last year, Donald Trump and JD Vance lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and others have also been hit from the blindside by Trump.

King Charles ‘forced’ Trump into closed-door meeting

When King Charles arrived in Washington, the traditional Oval Office press conference didn’t take place. Why?

Per The Guardian, British officials pushed for the Oval Office meeting between the monarch and the U.S. president to be held off camera, as they feared a repeat of the scenes when Trump lashed out at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the world’s press.

Under British royal decorum, King Charles is expected to avoid debates about ongoing political issues.  Therefore, it was probably reasonable not to risk being put on the spot by the U.S President in front of the cameras.