On Monday, U.K. Ambassador Christian Turner joined Martha as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C. for a historic tour.

Against the backdrop of the 250th anniversary of American independence and a mounting war in Iran, they discussed the immense preparation behind the King’s first U.S. visit as monarch and whether personal diplomacy can overcome political tensions between President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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