The Kings Visit Was a Hit With The American Congress But Not So With The British Public
King Charles received multiple standing ovations and rounds of laughter during his address to a joint meeting of Congress in Washington on Tuesday.Credit...Salwan Georges for The New York Times Megan Specia Reporting from London New York Times King Charles III’s visit to Washington has been unpopular among the public in Britain, where some politicians even called for it to be canceled. Credit... Pool photo by Jane Barlow The state visit by King Charles III has been months in the making, but the British public’s view of the trip soured as it drew closer and the relationship between the longtime allies grew more strained. After weeks of President Trump aiming disparaging remarks at Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government over their position on the war with Iran, opinion polls have shown that in Britain, where Mr. Trump is deeply unpopular , more people oppose the king’s visit than favor it. Some politicians even called for the trip to be scrapped before the king and Q...
