Gavin Newsom gives savage response to White House’s ‘Two Kings’ post about Trump and Charles
The post was captioned: “TWO KINGS,” complete with a crown emoji. However, Newsom’s Press Office Account on X was quick to suggest how he would have captioned it.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 08:00
ICYMI: Zelensky responds to King’s congressional address
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky shared a statement celebrating King Charles’ speech to Congress.
“I thank His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily, the United Kingdom, and all valiant American hearts for this clarion call for unity in support of Ukraine across the Atlantic,” Zelensky wrote on social media.
“This is exactly what is needed to bring dignified and lasting peace to Ukraine and all of Europe. The people of Ukraine deeply appreciate all the support provided by the United Kingdom and the United States. Thank you,” he added.
The King discussed the war in Ukraine and called for unity as he spoke to a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday afternoon.
“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,” Charles said.
“Shoulder to shoulder through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan, and moments that have defined our shared security. Today, Mr Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defence of Ukraine and her most courageous people,” he continued.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 07:45
Recap: King Charles and Queen pay tribute at 9/11 memorial during New York visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla spent a full day in New York, combining remembrance with public and diplomatic engagements during the third day of their US visit.
The royal couple paid tribute at the September 11 Memorial & Museum, laying flowers and meeting families of victims of the attacks.
Elsewhere, the King visited a community farming initiative in Harlem and later met business leaders at Rockefeller Centre, highlighting economic ties between the UK and the US.
King Charles III And Queen Camilla Visit New York City During Their US State Visit (Getty)
The Queen, meanwhile, attended a literary event at the New York Public Library.
The day ended with a reception for The King’s Trust, where Charles underscored the enduring partnership between the two countries.
The visit is part of a four-day trip marking 250 years of American independence.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 07:10
Epstein survivors hold roundtable on the Hill after King Charles declines their invite
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held a roundtable on Capitol Hill after King Charles III declined to meet with them despite his brother’s connections to the reviled sex offender.
Rep Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one of the lead sponsors of the legislation that led to the release of files related to Epstein, said ahead of the king’s joint address to Congress that the British monarch would address survivors in his address.
“I think it is a missed opportunity, and it would be a tone deaf for him not to speak to the plight of the survivors and the crimes of Epstein,” Khanna told reporters. “Especially given that we’re having this round table on the same day, given that we wrote a letter to him, given that the British ambassador has said that he plans to address the survivors.”
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 07:00
Relatives of 9/11 victims react to meeting royals
Anthoula Katsimatides, whose brother John died at the World Trade Centre, was among the 9/11 victims’ relatives who spoke with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
“I found it extremely sweet that I was allowed to hug the queen,” she told the Associated Press. “She was quite endearing, as was the king. I also told him that I thought he was adorable.”
Katsimatides said Charles told her he was surprised by how the memorial had changed in the 10 years since he last visited. She said Camilla asked her if she came to the memorial often.
“I said that I do because I find it to be a place of peace and calm and also remembrance, where I can remember my brother, John,” she said.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 06:45
What is the Koh-i-Noor diamond and why is the jewel so controversial?
The Koh-i-Noor diamond has held a prominent place in Britain’s crown jewels since 1911, when it was set in a cross at the front of Queen Mary’s crown. It was later replaced by a replica in 1937 when the huge diamond was moved to the Queen Mother’s crown for her and King George VI’s coronation.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday that would encourage King Charles to return the 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond to India.
Mr Mamdani made the remark during King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US, with the third day spent in New York.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 06:36
King Charles attends New York business event
The British embassy in Washington shared pictures of King Charles III’s engagement with industry leaders and investors at a UK-US Trade and Business event at Rockefeller Centre.
It noted that UK companies employ more than 112,000 people, supporting around $8 billion in two-way trade in goods in New York alone.
“In total, we invest over $1.7 trillion in each other’s economies, supporting more than 2.5 million jobs (over 1 million in each country),” it shared.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 05:45
Pictures show fans welcoming the royals in NYC
Dozens of people gathered on the streets of New York as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived and moved around the city for a number of events.
The King met members of the public during a visit to Harlem Grown, a local community organisation and after-school initiative tackling systemic health, education and wellbeing challenges faced by children and families in Upper Manhattan.
King Charles meets members of the public during a visit to Harlem Grown, a local community organisation and after-school initiative tackling systemic health, education and wellbeing challenges faced by children and families in Upper Manhattan on day three of a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Getty)
People gather in the street as Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the Greater Together Reception, partner of King’s Trust at Christie’s in New York (AFP/Getty)
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Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 05:30
How third day of royal visit to US unfolded
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have wrapped up a packed day in New York, the third of their four-day US visit, attending multiple events across the city.
It was the first visit by a reigning British monarch to New York City in 16 years.
The King and Queen went to the 9/11 memorial, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. They laid flowers and met victims’ families and first responders. The King visited Harlem Grown in Harlem and joined children in planting crops and feeding chickens. He met the community organisation that helps kids and hosts agricultural and educational programs. Charles watched some kids plant lavender. The Queen attended a literary event at the New York Public Library, reading to children and donating a Winnie-the-Pooh character doll. Charles attended a UK trade and business event at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, meeting investors and financial leaders. The day ended with a UK–US cultural reception for The King’s Trust before the couple returned to Washington, DC.
Shweta Sharma30 April 2026 05:00
Analysis: The gift of a shiny gold bell from the King did not make Trump listen on Iran
Presenting the U.S. president with a shiny bell bearing the word Trump engraved upon it could have been a master stroke of soft power diplomacy by the King. Indeed, the artifact from the late submarine HMS Trump may yet keep the US president’s sentimental affection for some things British.
However, the bauble from the wartime boat, decommissioned and chopped up for scrap in 1971, does not appear to have had any mitigating effect on Trump’s public antics – or his international diplomacy.
Sam Kiley30 April 2026 04:30