Overview
- Media reports Monday on a new book by Robert Hardman quoted President Trump saying he will not pursue annexing Canada and praising King Charles.
- Buckingham Palace has confirmed a late‑April U.S. state visit with a White House state dinner and a congressional address, set for April 27–30 per the president.
- Palace officials say the King will not meet Jeffrey Epstein survivors because such talks could affect potential investigations in the UK.
- The trip has drawn pushback in Britain, with critics citing the Iran war and Trump’s insults toward Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a YouGov poll found 46% back canceling the visit.
- There is no plan for the King to see Prince Harry during the visit, with sources citing logistics and schedules.