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