Donald Trump will lift tariffs on Scottish whisky “in honour” of the King and Queen after their visit to the US.
Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision to lift the tariffs on Scottish whisky, announced soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit.
In Truth Social post, the US president said he had done so: "in honour of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful country".
The King has arrived in Bermuda after wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, marking his first visit as the reigning monarch to a British overseas territory.
Charles was greeted by the Governor of Bermuda Andrew Murdoch and the Premier of Bermuda David Burt and his wife Kristin, with a small guard of honour formed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment standing to attention nearby.
Key Points
- The king's Friday agenda in Bermuda
- Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky 'in honour of King and Queen'
- Whisky bosses in Scotland hail decision to remove tariffs
- Charles wraps US visit with Trump farewell
The King's schedule in Bermuda
11:53 , Daniel HaygarthDuring the first full day of the tour, the King will visit Trunk Island, home to the “Living Classroom,” an initiative which helps young people understand the island’s ecosystem and encourages environmental stewardship.
In the capital Hamilton, Charles will be received at City Hall by the Premier of Bermuda and the Mayor of Hamilton, who will present local councillors.
Charles will also meet Bermuda-born Michael Frith – designer of many of the Muppets characters – and his wife, Kathryn Mullen, who will briefly showcase their internationally acclaimed puppetry work and explain the Bermudian inspiration behind aspects of their work.
At the Royal Naval Dockyard, the King will visit the Keep Yard and join members of the public to watch a performance by the National Gombey Dance Troupe.
Charles will end the day with a garden party at Government House featuring a cross-section of people representing Bermudian life.
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End of whisky tariffs 'most welcome announcement'
10:03 , Dan HaygarthCharandeep Singh, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, described the ending of tariffs as a “most welcome announcement which will deliver major benefits both sides of the Atlantic”.
He stated: “We know from extensive discussions during our own recent trade visit to the USA that an enormous amount of work has been going on behind the scenes to bring about this change – and credit is very much due to the whisky industry and both Scottish and UK governments for their determined efforts.
“The USA is the most important export market for Scotch, worth close to £1 billion, and it’s a wonderful way to round off this week’s state visit with His Majesty the King sealing a great deal for the sector.
“We should raise a glass following President Trump’s announcement – and look forward to further strengthening the special business relationships between our economies.”
Whisky bosses in Scotland hail decision to remove tariffs
09:47 , Dan Haygarth
Scotch whisky bosses are hoping a deal to remove tariffs on sales to the US will be brought in as soon as possible, hailing it as a “significant boost” to the sector.
Tariffs of 10 per cent in the United States had been costing the industry in Scotland “about £4 million a week in lost export”, Graeme Littlejohn, of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), said – adding that this amounted to “£150 million in total over the last 12 months since the tariff has been in place”.
But with Donald Trump having announced that tariffs will be removed following the King’s state visit, he welcomed the “fantastic news for the industry”.
Mr Littlejohn, SWA director of strategy and communications, told BBC Radio Scotland’s Breakfast programme that the move was a “demonstration of the soft power of the monarch and what he can bring to the United Kingdom”.
Speaking about Charles, he added: “He is clearly passionate about the industry, he has visited many distilleries before.”
However he said that “months and months of work” had taken place involving negotiators to get to this point.
Mr Littlejohn stated: “The King was the royal sparkle at the end of a lot of work to get a deal over the line here, this doesn’t happen overnight.”
He added: “The fact that these tariffs are now going to be removed… is a real boost for the industry, and distillers will breath a little easier during a time of significant pressure on the industry.”
The SWA director continued: “The impact of these tariffs has been significant, the US is the industry’s largest global market, around 20% of global exports of Scotch whisky goes to the United States, around £1 billion a year.
“So any tariff into a market of that size is going to have a significant impact.
“This tariff has definitely cost jobs, it has definitely paused investment in the industry and it has definitely been a significant period of strain on the industry.”
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King Charles ‘raising a dram’ to Trump after removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky
Macron makes cheeky response to King Charles’ ‘speaking French’ jibe at Trump
08:44 , Dan HaygarthEmmanuel Macron has suggested it would be “chic” if the US was a French-speaking country after a tongue-in-cheek comment King Charles aimed at Donald Trump during his visit to Washington.
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Trump to remove tariffs on whisky after King's visit
07:49 , Dan HaygarthPresident Donald Trump will lift tariffs on Scottish whisky after the King and Queen’s visit to the US.
Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision to lift the tariffs on Scottish whisky, announced soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit.
Mark Kent, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, said “distillers can breathe a little easier” following the move.
The development will vindicate Downing Street’s decision to send the King on a trip, viewed by some as highly risky, to repair the UK-US special relationship.
Mr Trump said in a social media post that while “people have wanted to do this for a long time” the King and Queen “got me to do something that nobody else was able to do”.
In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the president’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.”
Charles arrives in Bermuda after US tour
05:50 , Shahana YasminKing Charles III has arrived in Bermuda following the end of his four-day US state visit, making his first trip to the British overseas territory as the monarch.
He made a low-key arrival in the capital, Hamilton, with a formal ceremonial welcome expected on Friday. Queen Camilla is not accompanying him on this leg of the tour.
Charles heads to Bermuda after US visit
05:30 , Shahana YasminWith the US leg complete, King Charles III has departed for Bermuda, beginning a three-day visit to the British overseas territory, his first as monarch.
The trip follows a diplomatically significant US tour centred on reinforcing what Charles described as an “indispensable alliance,” amid tensions over the UK’s refusal to join the US-Israeli war against Iran.
The visit included a historic address to Congress and a White House state dinner, where Charles emphasised NATO cooperation and continued support for Ukraine.
Virginia stop brings bluegrass welcome
05:10 , Shahana YasminKing Charles III and Queen Camilla spent their final US hours in Front Royal, Virginia, attending a street event with marching bands and bluegrass music.
A spread of apple-butter doughnuts, pulled pork, crab tots, jerk chicken wings, burgers and Girl Scouts’ cookies was laid out as part of a “potluck” meal; however, Charles and Camilla did not eat.
Residents of the town of about 15,000 turned out with British and American flags, with locals calling it their most notable visit since Bing Crosby in 1950.
Charles lays wreath at Arlington, visits Shenandoah
04:50 , Shahana YasminKing Charles III paid tribute to US war dead at Arlington National Cemetery, where he was greeted with a 21-gun salute before laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
He later travelled to Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where a bald eagle, the American national symbol, was presented by a park ranger at the final stop of his US tour.
Trump calls Charles ‘the greatest king’
04:30 , Shahana YasminDonald Trump called King Charles III “the greatest king, in my book” as the monarch ended his US visit during a White House send-off.
The two leaders briefly appeared alongside Queen Camilla and Melania Trump before the royal motorcade departed. Trump also waved off the couple with a thumbs-up, adding: “We need more people like that in our country.”
Earlier in the week, the White House shared a photo of the two men captioned “TWO KINGS.”
TWO KINGS. 👑 pic.twitter.com/iPVUxc4i4H
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 28, 2026
Charles wraps US visit with Trump farewell
04:21 , Shahana YasminKing Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their four-day US state visit with a brief farewell to US president Donald Trump at the White House, closing a trip aimed at reinforcing transatlantic ties.
The visit, timed to mark 250 years since American independence, also carried a diplomatic objective: repairing strains in relations over the Iran conflict.
Trump struck a warm tone on the final day, describing Charles as a “great friend” and suggesting the monarch’s personal rapport could help ease tensions with UK prime minister Keir Starmer, telling reporters: “When you like the king of a country so much, it probably helps your relationship with the prime minister.”
The stop lasted less than 10 minutes before the royal couple departed for their final engagements in Virginia.
The king will be 'raising a dram' to Trump over tariff rollback
04:00 , Josh Marcus
King Charles is reportedly pleased that President Donald Trump will roll back U.S. tariffs on U.K. whisky, a move the president announced after this week’s royal visit.
“The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told the Press Association on Thursday.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the president’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.”
The king's Friday agenda in Bermuda
03:10 , Josh Marcus
King Charles landed in Bermuda on Thursday evening, and tomorrow he has a busy day of stops ahead.
He will begin with a visit to King’s Square, in St. George’s, where he will be received by the Royal Bermuda Regiment and dignitaries before proceeding to St Peter’s Church.
Then he will head to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, and Trunk Island to learn about local nature and the protection of wildlife in the island nation.
Later in the day, Charles will head to City Hall and Arts Centre in Hamilton and the National Museum of Bermuda, where he will be greeted by the National Gombey Troupe and visit the Queen’s Exhibition Hall.
Finally, he will conclude his day of stops by meeting Commonwealth athletes ahead of the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games this summer.
'We're celebrating today': Beverage industry thankful Trump dropped UK whisky tariff
02:40 , Josh MarcusChris Swonger, president and CEO of the U.S.-based Distilled Spirits Council trade group, is one of a number of industry figures celebrating President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would drop its tariffs on U.K. whisky.
The announcement means American and U.K. distillers can, among other things, swap whisky casks commonly used in the aging process without a 10 percent levy on goods coming into the U.S.
The change "will contribute mightily to the U.S. hospitality industry,” Swonger told USA Today.
“The U.S. and U.K. whiskey industry is so intertwined.”
"We're just thankful President Trump made this commitment to the king and we're celebrating today,” he added. “Toast, not tariffs."
'A dram fine job': Cheers (in more ways than one) as Trump announces whisky tariff rollback after king's visit
02:10 , Josh MarcusDistillers on both sides of the Atlantic likely raised a glass on Thursday evening, after President Trump announced he was dropping U.S. tariffs on U.K. whisky in honor of the king’s recently concluded visit.
The Sun captured the mood with a headline story for its upcoming Friday edition featuring the headline, “DRAM FINE JOB YOUR MAJESTY.”
Trump lifts tariffs on whiskey ‘in honor of the King and Queen’ after state visit
Mark Carney thanks king for visiting Canadian memorial at Arlington
01:40 , Josh Marcus
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada thanked King Charles for visiting an important WWI memorial at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Thursday as part of the king’s U.S. tour.
“Today, His Majesty the King paid his respects before the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States,” Carney wrote on X, originally in French. “This monument pays tribute to the Americans who, driven by a sense of duty and the will to fight for freedom, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in the years leading up to the official entry of the United States into the First World War. It was subsequently rededicated to include all Americans who enlisted in the Canadian Forces during the Second World War and the Korean War.”
What foods the king and queen brought to their Virginia potluck
01:10 , Josh Marcus
Perhaps the most colorful stop on the king and queen’s final day in the U.S. today was a visit to Front Royal, Virginia, where the royals took in a combination block party-potluck-parade in their honor.
Not ones to arrive empty-handed, King Charles and Queen Camilla came bearing a few treats of their own, including a Coronation Quiche and a classic strawberries-and-cream Victoria sandwich cake, this one with a dash of elderflower flavoring.
The spinach, cheddar, and fava bean quiche was designed for the king’s 2023 coronation.
As Trump backtracks on UK whisky tariffs, commentators see a historical irony
Friday 1 May 2026 00:51 , Josh MarcusDistillers were surely rejoicing at the news on Thursday that President Trump plans to roll back U.S. tariffs on UK whisky, but some saw the moment as one of deep historical irony.
“Imagining explaining to the Founding Fathers that the president imposed tariffs without an act of Congress and then removed them at the request of the King of England,” Washington Post editorial writer Dominic Pino wrote on X on Thursday.
As Pino is alluding to here, taxes imposed by England on what were then the British colonies in North America were a key driver of the American Revolution, which counted “no taxation without representation” as a core rallying cry.
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court found that President Trump acted somewhat imperiously himself, imposing emergency tariffs even though he lacked the authority to do so under a 1970s law.
Trump to remove Scottish whisky tariffs after Charles and Camilla’s US visit
At Trump's state dinner for King Charles, the guest list told a hidden story about polarization
Friday 1 May 2026 00:34 , Josh MarcusWhen King Charles joined President Trump at the White House on Tuesday for a state dinner, the focus, predictably, was on the two world leaders.
However, as The New York Times notes, the dinner’s outside guest list was notable in its own right.
All six conservative justices from the U.S. Supreme Court were in attendance, while none of the high court’s liberals were.
While it’s unclear if the liberals were invited, the right-leaning justices’ presence alone was striking, given how Chief Justice John Roberts has long insisted the court’s operations are above politics.
”[T]he point isn’t that past presidents had [Supreme Court] justices to state dinners,” Politico columnist Jonathan Martin wrote on X on Thursday about the situation. “It’s the total polarization of politics. The sitting president has no members of the opposition party from Congress, from the ranks of governors, no liberal Supreme Court justices and the media is almost entirely from [Rupert] Murdoch owned outlets. Sign of the times.”
Why King Charles visiting Bermuda matters
Friday 1 May 2026 00:13 , Josh Marcus
King Charles landed in Bermuda on Thursday evening as part of his continuing international tour.
On the runway, the king spoke with Premier David Burt and other dignitaries.
The king’s visit is his first trip to a British overseas territory since his coronation, and the tour is the island’s first visit from a reigning king.
His formal activities begin tomorrow with a visit to the town of St. George.
King Charles arrives in Bermuda
Thursday 30 April 2026 23:58 , Josh Marcus
Pictures: Military waits to greet King Charles on the tarmac in Bermuda
Thursday 30 April 2026 23:47 , Josh Marcus
King's visit highlighted 'shared love of nature and conservation'
Thursday 30 April 2026 23:38 , Josh Marcus
The recent U.S. tour was the latest reminder of the enduring commitment King Charles has to the environment, according to the British Embassy in Washington.
The visit saw the king take in the grandeur of Shenandoah National Park to highlight a “shared love of nature and conservation,” the embassy wrote on X.
At the park, he commemorated a pair of stones to highlight a new partnership between the park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
As Charles noted in his address to Congress earlier in the week, the Appalachians and Cairngorms were once connected.
Queen Camilla also enjoyed the outdoors during the visit, touring a horse farm in Virginia.
What's on tap for King Charles in Bermuda?
Thursday 30 April 2026 23:23 , Josh MarcusKing Charles will touch down next in Bermuda as part of his ongoing tour.
On Friday, he’s expected to visit the The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and tour sites to learn more about wildlife and conservation efforts on Trunk Island in Harrington Sound, Bermuda’s Royal Gazette reports.
Reality check: Trump threat to pull troops from Europe ends brief moment of transatlantic bonhomie
Thursday 30 April 2026 23:03 , Josh MarcusThe king’s visit to the U.S. highlighted the enduring transatlantic ties between America and Britain, but the warm feelings weren’t going to last long in Trump’s Washington.
The president told reporters on Thursday that he’s considering pulling U.S. troops from Italy and Spain in retaliation for few European nations aiding the American war in Iran.
“Why shouldn’t I?” Trump said. “Italy has not been of any help and Spain has been horrible”
ICYMI: The key takeaways from King Charles’s historic US Congress speech
Thursday 30 April 2026 22:43 , Josh MarcusKing Charles III centred transatlantic harmony in his historic speech to both houses of Congress, receiving multiple standing ovations and a rapturous response.
He became the second monarch, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II, to stand and speak in front of representatives in the iconic US Capitol Building. The King is currently visiting Washington DC on a four-day state visit that many hope will appease US president Donald Trump, as relations with the UK are currently in a difficult place.
The parallels between the two speeches, 35 years apart, were notable. When the late Queen gave her speech in 1991, Republican George HW Bush was president and Conservative John Major was prime minister, and the two nations grappled with the Gulf War and the pending dissolution of the Soviet Union. Spectators at the time reflected on the late Queen’s sense of humour, her focus on the “special relationship” and calls for transatlantic cooperation.
As Charles stood where his mother had, instability in the Middle East and eastern Europe remains just as prevalent, and the themes of his speech were much the same, as he referred to the importance of Nato and the interlinked destinies of the UK and US.
Bryony Gooch has the story.
Five key takeaways from King Charles’s historic US Congress speech
The view from the palace on the royal visit
Thursday 30 April 2026 22:23 , Josh MarcusKing Charles and Queen Camilla are done with their U.S. tour.
Here’s how the royal family summed up the final day in the States on its website:
On the final day of the State Visit, The King and Queen brought their time in Washington, D.C. to a close with a formal farewell to the President and First Lady in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room—an occasion that marked both an ending and a reaffirmation of the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
From the White House, Their Majesties travelled to Arlington National Cemetery.
Against the backdrop of military ceremony - including a 21-gun salute and the playing of both national anthems - The King and Queen approached the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, one of the United States’ most sacred memorials. The King laid a wreath; The Queen followed with a posy. A military band played as silence fell across the site, offering a moment to remember those who have given their lives in service.
The visit echoed a moment from history - Queen Elizabeth II’s own tribute here in 1957 - and underscored the deep-rooted military ties between the UK and the US.
Their Majesties also spent time within the cemetery’s exhibition spaces, meeting service personnel from across the UK and Commonwealth, and pausing at the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice, a reminder of the shared sacrifices made long before America formally entered the First World War.
Later, in the small town of Front Royal, Virginia,The King and Queen stepped into a vibrant community celebration.
Main Street was alive with marching bands, cheerleaders and vintage cars, as residents gathered for a traditional American “block party” marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Their Majesties joined locals at a potluck table—a symbol of shared community—offering a British dish alongside the contributions of neighbours and families.
Moving through the town square, they met a wide cross-section of the community: young people, volunteers, first responders and local charities. The celebration also shone a light on regional heritage, with bluegrass music and Appalachian dancing bringing to life traditions shaped by centuries of history.
Meanwhile, The Queen visited Smitten Farm, where her focus turned to the world of horseracing and equine welfare.
Meeting breeders, veterinarians and industry leaders, Her Majesty learned about the work being undertaken to improve safety and standards across the sport. From young foals to retired racehorses beginning new roles, the visit highlighted both the tradition and the evolving responsibility at the heart of the industry.
How America's fake newspaper covered the queen's real visit
Thursday 30 April 2026 22:03 , Josh MarcusJimmy Kimmel isn’t the only one making jakes about Melania Trump.
The Onion, the popular satirical newspaper, had a brief headline today about how the first lady is hosting Queen Camilla.
“Melania Takes Camilla On Fun Girls’ Day Of Staring Coldly Across Empty Room In Silence,” the line read.
That joke wasn’t quite as edgy as Kimmel’s recent one about Melania.
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Queen's visit to Virginia farm highlights shared US-UK love for horse racing
Thursday 30 April 2026 21:39 , Josh MarcusWhile King Charles visited Shenandoah National Park on Thursday, Queen Camilla was at a horse farm near The Plains, Virginia.
Camilla, a patron of horse racing in the U.K., was met by farm manager Hunter Marek and her daughter, Violet, who gave the queen flowers.
The queen’s visit was meant to highlight the shared love of horse racing in the U.S. and U.K., and the shared ties between equestrians in both nations.
PHOTOS: King Charles departs U.S. after whirlwind tour
Thursday 30 April 2026 21:34 , Josh MarcusKing Charles and Queen Camilla have now concluded their tour of the United States.
The king waved goodbye one last time as he was boarding his plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
His next stop is Bermuda.
Charles speaks with members of Monacan nation during park tour
Thursday 30 April 2026 21:22 , Josh Marcus
As part of his visit on Thursday to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, King Charles spoke with members of the Monacan Indian Nation.
The nation counts much of Western Virginia as its ancestral territory. Its ancestors have inhabited the region for more than 10,000 years.
Today, there are more than 2,000 active members.
The Monacan are distinct for being one of the few Indian nations within the U.S. still remaining on parts of their original homeland.
King Charles attends swearing-in ceremony for junior park rangers
Thursday 30 April 2026 21:10 , Josh MarcusDuring his visit to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park on Thursday, King Charles was a guest of honor at a swearing-in ceremony for a new group of youth Junior Ranger program participants.
Elsewhere during the stop, the king marked a visitor’s park passport with a commemorative stamp made for the occasion of his visit.
Charles also met some of the National Park Service’s non-human ambassadors, including a “Bark Ranger” dog and Buddy, a bald eagle used in educational efforts.
King Charles takes in the view at Shenandoah National Park
Thursday 30 April 2026 20:52 , Josh MarcusKing Charles continued his U.S. tour on Thursday with a visit to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, where he was treated to sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley.
While at the park, the king and U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum unveiled a pair of commemorative stones, one from the Appalachian Mountains and another from Balmoral, symbolizing a new partnership between Shenandoah National Park and the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
As Charles noted in his address to Congress, the Appalachians and Cairngorms were once connected.
The king also met with members of the Monacan Indian Nation.
'It was amazing': Americans can't contain their excitement over royal visit
Thursday 30 April 2026 20:36 , Josh MarcusIt’s not every day a monarch comes to America, and U.S. residents seemed over the moon at the chance to host King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Sarah Morey, 50, waited hours to get a glimpse of the pair during their stop at an American independence-themed parade on Thursday in Front Royal, Virginia.
She’s been a fan of the royal family since she watched the marriage of Charles and Princes Diana years ago.
“250 years, it was time we got back together,” she told USA Today. “It was amazing.”
When a British Embassy advance team was scouting out a midday stop for the royals, a gas station attendant reportedly burst into tears of joy that the king and queen might briefly drop in, Politico Playbook reports.
Why Trump wants Starmer to ‘learn to deal like the King’
Thursday 30 April 2026 20:18 , Josh MarcusDonald Trump has said that that Sir Keir Starmer should “learn to deal” in the same manner as King Charles, as he continues his criticism of the prime minister.
In response to the US state visit, the president praised the monarch as a “fantastic guy” but said he did not know if it will help to improve his relationship with Downing Street.
When asked by Sky News, he said: "I can't give you an answer to that.
"I can tell you one thing, our relationship is very good, but you know, that's another individual. We'll find out.
"But I like Keir Starmer very much, but I think he's made a tragic mistake on immigration and a tragic mistake on energy."
Holly Evans has the story.
Trump says Starmer should ‘learn to deal like the King’ in latest jibe
King Charles visits Virginia national park and meets a bald eagle
Thursday 30 April 2026 20:04 , Josh MarcusThe next stop on the itinerary was Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
There, King Charles went solo.
He was greeted by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
The king, a longtime environmental advocate, spoke with park staff and even met a bald eagle named Buddy.
Trump lifts tariffs on whiskey ‘in honor of the King and Queen’
Thursday 30 April 2026 19:53 , Josh MarcusPresident Donald Trump will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scottish whiskey “in honor of the King and Queen.”
Trump made the announcement after the royals left Washington, D.C., on Thursday, following a whirlwind state visit which saw them visit several states.
“In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful country, I will be removing the tariffs and restrictions on whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on whiskey and bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great Inter-Country Trade, especially having to do with the Wooden Barrels used,” he added. “The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking! A wonderful Honor to have them both in the U.S.A.”
Trump lifts tariffs on whiskey ‘in honor of the King and Queen’ after state visit
Makeup spotted on Trump's hand during goodbye with King Charles
Thursday 30 April 2026 19:33 , Josh Marcus
Eagle-eyed observers online noticed that President Trump appeared to be wearing concealer makeup on his hands on Thursday as he bid farewell to King Charles at the White House.
Throughout his time in office, the president has appeared with bruised hands or hands covered in skin-toned makeup.
The White House insists the president is healthy, and has suggested the bruising is from shaking too many hands. It disclosed last year that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which affects the legs of some elderly individuals.
Critics have speculated that the marks are a sign that the president might be in ailing health.
More details on the discussion around the president’s hands here:
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A slice of small-town America
Thursday 30 April 2026 19:18 , Josh Marcus
During their visit to Front Royal, Virginia, for an American independence-themed block party, King Charles and Queen Camilla got a taste of small town American — literally.
In what is sure to become a meme format, the king inspected pizzas from a local shop owner.
He and Queen Camilla also chatted with local student athletes and veterans, and ambled through town as country music and a town marching band filled the air.
Local businesses borrow king and queen for AI ads
Thursday 30 April 2026 19:12 , Josh MarcusAny publicity is good publicity?
Virginia businesses are reportedly making AI ads showing the king and queen visiting their establishments, hoping to borrow some of the star power from the actual ongoing state visit.
The ads including the king singing karaoke, visiting a tattoo parlor, and eating donuts from a food truck.
Photos: The king and queen arrive
Thursday 30 April 2026 19:03 , Josh Marcus
The royals are in Front Royal
Thursday 30 April 2026 18:47 , Josh MarcusKing Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Front Royal, Virginia, for one of the last stops on their U.S. tour.
A cheer went up as they arrived in the town, which is hosting a parade in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
As they worked the crowd, country music played over the speakers.
At one point, bystanders began to cheer, “Hip hip, hooray!”
Virginia governor awaits the king and queen's arrival in Front Royal
Thursday 30 April 2026 18:42 , Josh Marcus
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is on hand with a jubilant crowd awaiting the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla in the town of Front Royal, which is holding a combination block party-parade honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The line to get past the security checkpoint leading to the event reportedly stretched nearly a mile.
PHOTOS: Crowds wait for the big moment to arrive in Front Royal
Thursday 30 April 2026 18:42 , Josh Marcus
Starmer 'has to learn to deal like the King', Trump says in Sky News phone call
Thursday 30 April 2026 18:32 , Daniel KeaneDonald Trump has told Sky News he does not know whether the state visit by King Charles will help to improve his relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"I can't give you an answer to that," he said. "I can tell you one thing, our relationship is very good, but you know, that's another individual. We'll find out."
“But I like Keir Starmer very much, but I think he's made a tragic mistake on immigration and a tragic mistake on energy."
The president was talking to me by phone immediately after he bid farewell to the King and Queen at the White House.
"He just left, he's a fantastic guy," the president said.
Marco Rubio is only member of Trump administration 'who got this right,' menswear expert says of formal look
Thursday 30 April 2026 18:22 , Josh Marcus
King Charles is known for being well-dressed, but his visit to the U.S. has exposed that some members of the Trump administration aren’t as well versed in the art of formal suiting, according to men’s fashion expert Derek Guy.
He pointed to a photo of members of the Trump administration during their state dinner hosting the king and noted that only U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio seemed to know the rule that one’s waist coast should not peek out beneath one’s tailcoat.
“Interesting to me that the only person who got this right is Marco Rubio,” Guy wrote on X.
It may not be the main headline from the king’s visit, but leave it to the internet not to let this detail slide.
'The last big event was Bing Crosby': Virginia town eagerly awaits the king and queen
Thursday 30 April 2026 17:58 , Josh MarcusFront Royal, Virginia, a small town near Shenandoah National Park, is preparing to host King Charles and Queen Camilla, who will pass through town for a parade and block party commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
The royals are also expected to do some sightseeing in the park itself.
The brief visit is a major happening in Front Royal, according to local business owner Doug Ichiuji, the biggest celebrity visit since 1950 by his reckoning.
"I think the town has been waiting for something like this to happen for years," he told NBC Washington. "I think the last big event was Bing Crosby coming here to do a movie opening down in the local theater down here.”
