The White House rolled out the red carpet for King Charles III and Queen Camilla as President Donald Trump hosted a grand state dinner that blended diplomacy, glamour, and high-level networking in celebration of the US-UK Special Relationship. Senior members of the administration, lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, business leaders, and media personalities also attended the state dinner. PICS/AFP

Britain's King Charles III met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit overshadowed by transatlantic tensions and a recent alleged assassination attempt on the president. The first day featured a more informal welcome, with the Trumps hosting Charles and Camilla for tea and cakes before showing them the beehives on the famed South Lawn. PICS/AFP