The state visit, timed for America's 250th, faced tensions as the U.K. and U.S. diverge on the Iran conflict. A shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25 prompted Buckingham Palace to confirm the trip would continue; the King and Queen Camilla privately contacted the Trumps.
The address drew repeated applause and several standing ovations; a palace spokesperson said the King was deeply honored and moved by the warm response.