King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the US, where the King is addressing Congress and attending a series of special events with President Donald Trump.
The visit coincides with Americans marking 250 years since the US declared its independence from Britain. But it also comes at a time when the "special relationship" between the two countries is under strain.
President Trump has criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for – in his view – failing to support the US-Israel war with Iran. He mocked Keir Starmer publicly – declaring him as "no Winston Churchill" and described the Royal Navy’s warships as "old and broken down" and "toys".
King Charles has previously used symbols to show support for Canada, after President Trump made threats about claiming the country as the 51st US state.
Can King Charles help to repair UK-US diplomatic relations? And why is the "special relationship” important?
We speak to the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale.
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