Britain rethinks its “special relationship” with America.
23 April 2026
King Charles III’s trip to America on 27-30 April is ostensibly to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain.
It is turning into a mission to help salvage the countries’ “special relationship”, as Winston Churchill called it in 1946.
At stake is Britain’s place in the world: should it keep hugging America, or embrace Europe?
It is turning into a mission to help salvage the countries’ “special relationship”, as Winston Churchill called it in 1946.
At stake is Britain’s place in the world: should it keep hugging America, or embrace Europe?