World · 8 min
The King Has Landed (And He Brought Excellent Jokes)
Charles III just pulled off the most delicate diplomatic mission since, well, the last time a British monarch had to apologize for burning down the White House.
King Charles III touched down in America this week for a four-day state visit, and the special relationship — battered, bruised, and slightly singed by months of transatlantic bickering — was going to need all the charm a 76-year-old monarch could muster. Spoiler: he brought the goods.
By The Editors · May 3, 2026