King Charles Congratulates US on 250th Independence Day

King Charles has sent a formal message of congratulations to President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence from Great Britain. The message, signed "Charles R," was posted online on July 4, 2026, as celebrations took place across the United States.

In his letter, the King described the anniversary as a historic milestone and reflected on the evolution of the relationship between the two nations. He wrote of a journey from conflict to forging one of the closest and most productive alliances in the world. The King expressed confidence that the two countries would continue to defend shared values such as liberty, the rule of law, and the dignity of all people as they look ahead to the next 250 years.

The message builds upon a high-profile state visit the King and Queen Camilla undertook to the United States in April of this year, specifically timed to mark the anniversary. During the four-day tour, which included stops in Washington, D.C., New York, and Virginia, the royal couple attended a tea at the White House with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, a white-tie state banquet, and a street party in rural...