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Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?

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As Britain publicly distances itself from President Donald Trump’s Iran pressure campaign, King Charles III’s upcoming visit is shaping up as more than royal pageantry.
It may be Britain’s most important diplomatic tool for preventing growing policy fractures with Washington from becoming something deeper.
«The British monarch has historically had huge importance in terms of creating personal diplomacy to smooth over ruffled feathers,» Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, a London-based think tank, told Fox News Digital, arguing that the crown has often served as Britain’s strategic stabilizer during moments of political strain.
Mendoza said Charles could play a critical role at a moment when Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and Trump appear increasingly divided over Iran, defense strategy and the future shape of the transatlantic alliance.
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The trip began in Washington, D.C., where King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump for a private tea. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
«King Charles has the opportunity, through personal diplomacy, to create a new beginning with Donald Trump,» Mendoza said.
Britain’s balancing act became clearer Monday when Deputy Minister Stephen Doughty publicly rejected U.S. blockade tactics against Iran, while still backing Washington’s broader effort to secure maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
«While the U.K. doesn’t support the U.S. blockade, it supports working with the United States and others to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,» Doughty said ahead of a U.N. Security Council meeting, according to The Associated Press, warning Tehran cannot be allowed to hold «the rest of the world to ransom.»
The split underscores London’s effort to support U.S. security goals without fully endorsing Trump’s «economic fury» strategy, which aims to strangle Iran’s economic lifelines through aggressive maritime pressure.
That policy divergence has intensified scrutiny over whether Charles’ visit is now functioning as a diplomatic pressure valve.
A White House spokesperson emphasized the visit as a sign of enduring personal rapport between the president and the monarch. «President Trump has always had great respect for King Charles, and their relationship was further strengthened by the president’s historic trip to the United Kingdom last year,» White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital. «The president enjoyed welcoming their majesties to the White House, and he looks forward to more special events throughout the week.»
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla disembark their plane at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 27, 2026, beginning their State Visit to the United States to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary of independence. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Mendoza pointed to Queen Elizabeth II’s past interventions as evidence that the monarchy can sometimes succeed where elected leaders cannot.
He cited Elizabeth’s historic role in easing tensions with Ireland and described royal diplomacy as uniquely positioned to create trust at the personal level.
«People often wonder why the British monarchy still exists in the 21st century,» Mendoza said. «This is why.»
Still, Mendoza was careful not to overstate the king’s role.
Charles, he said, is unlikely to directly influence specific policies on Iran, NATO or military cooperation. Instead, his greatest value lies in shaping what Mendoza called the «general mood music» around Trump’s willingness to engage.
«It’s more a question of general mood music, which could make the president more receptive to interesting solutions,» Mendoza said.
That distinction may prove crucial.
Rather than forcing policy alignment, Charles could help preserve the broader strategic atmosphere needed to keep Washington and London functioning as close allies even while their elected governments disagree.
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Prince Charles and Camilla hosted President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during a state visit in 2019. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
For Britain, that may be particularly important as outside analysts warn that the «special relationship» is under mounting structural strain.
In an analysis published Monday, Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Matthias Matthijs argued that while the royal visit offers «spectacle and ritual,» it is unlikely to reverse what he described as the deeper unraveling of U.S.–U.K. ties.
Matthijs pointed to Trump’s repeated criticisms of Starmer about immigration, energy policy and Britain’s posture toward the U.S.-Israeli confrontation with Iran, suggesting Charles may now be doing much of the diplomatic «heavy lifting» required to preserve British access to Trump.
Meanwhile, constitutional scholars in Britain have also raised concerns.
Writing for the U.K. Constitutional Law Association earlier in April, Francesca Jackson warned that using the monarch as a diplomatic instrument during periods of sharp political volatility could expose the Crown to political backlash or «potential embarrassment,» especially if Charles is perceived as caught between Trump and Starmer.
That risk reflects the broader stakes.
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King Charles III and President Donald Trump inspect the Guard of Honour during the state visit at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sept. 17, 2025. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
If Trump embraces Charles while continuing to criticize Starmer, the visit could preserve royal rapport while underscoring political dysfunction, effectively creating a parallel diplomatic lane between Washington and the British Crown.
But for now, Mendoza argues, the monarchy’s purpose is not governance, but access to the king, which may still have a chance to keep the relationship from fracturing beyond repair.
Fox News Digital reached out to Prime Minister Starmer’s office for comment.
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Emmer says MN fraud raids send ‘crystal clear’ message after feds hit dozens of sites

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., celebrated a massive federal operation in Minneapolis as part of a sweeping fraud investigation into largely Somali-owned businesses, saying law enforcement sent a «crystal clear» message.
Emmer, whose district covers much of the northern and western suburbs of Minneapolis, applauded reports that the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officials raided 22 alleged fraud sites on Tuesday morning.
The whip thanked the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security «for taking action against Somali fraudsters.»
He said that «Minnesotans and U.S. taxpayers across the nation are grateful.»
«President Trump and his administration have made it crystal clear — our country will not tolerate waste, fraud, and abuse, and we are not going to allow people to take advantage of Americans’ generosity,» he added.
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., applauded federal raids on the «Quality Learning Center,» and other alleged fraudulent businesses in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning. (Madelin Fuerste / Fox News Channel; CQ Roll Call)
The DOJ confirmed that the raids were conducted in coordination with federal, state and local law enforcement and were court authorized.
The raids center on federal fraud investigations into largely Somali-owned businesses, including childcare facilities that registered with the state but were allegedly billing for care that was not provided.
Sources told Fox News that two of the raids were conducted at the Quality Learning Center, best known for its misprinted sign that read «Quality Learing Center,» and Baby Halimo Child Care, both in Minneapolis.
The Quality Learning Center received national attention after blogger Nick Shirley visited several childcare addresses, only to find an assortment of vacant or non-operational storefronts, closed businesses, or occupants who refused to answer questions or entertain the pair’s mock efforts to «register» a child with the supposed daycare.
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Law enforcement agents walk out of a building during an operation. (Fox News)
Following reports of the raids, DHS confirmed that HSI «in cooperation with our law enforcement partners executed criminal search warrants in Minneapolis relating to the rampant fraud of U.S. taxpayers’ dollars.»
Vice President JD Vance, who the president appointed «fraud czar,» also commented after the raids that the fraud task force and DOJ «will be relentless in exposing these fraudsters wherever they may be hiding.»
Emmer has been highly critical of Minnesota state leaders, especially Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, for their handling of the fraud scandal.
In March, Emmer called for a deeper investigation into allegations that Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison knowingly ignored evidence of welfare fraud. He called for those leaders to even face incarceration if the allegations were proven true.
«People are sick and tired of elected officials having a double standard, being treated differently than they are. They’re held accountable for things that they should be held accountable for, when their elected officials are not,» Emmer told Fox News Digital in March.
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Law enforcement officers seen getting into a vehicle outside of Quality learning center in Minneapolis on April 28, 2026. (Fox News)
«If these two guys are dirty, they should be held accountable, and they should serve jail time.»
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Both Walz and Ellison insisted that they were serious about prosecuting fraud in the state’s social programs and that they took action to stop it once it was brought to their attention.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
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US condemns Iran’s leadership role at UN nuclear conference as ‘beyond shameful’

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The United States, joined by the United Arab Emirates and backed by concerns from key European powers, sharply condemned the United Nations’ decision Monday to grant Iran a leadership post at a major nuclear treaty conference.
Iran’s selection as one of dozens of vice presidents at the monthlong review conference for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty reignited scrutiny over what critics say is a recurring pattern of Iran gaining procedural legitimacy inside international institutions despite longstanding concerns over its nuclear conduct.
The clash erupted as the 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty opened at U.N. headquarters in New York, where Iran was selected as one of 34 vice presidents through the Non-Aligned Movement bloc.
The conference includes 191 treaty parties and convenes every five years to review implementation of the pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting, after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, Feb. 28, 2026. (Heather Khalifa/Reuters)
For the administration, the symbolism was immediate and explosive.
«Rather than choosing to use this review conference to defend the integrity of the NPT and call Iran to account, we instead elect Iran a vice president,» Christopher Yeaw, U.S. assistant secretary for arms control and nonproliferation, told delegates. «It is beyond shameful and an embarrassment to the credibility of this conference.»
The UAE and Australia publicly backed the American objection, while Britain, France and Germany also expressed concern, marking a broader coalition than in earlier U.N. disputes where the U.S. often stood largely alone in challenging Iran’s procedural elevation.
The diplomatic uproar follows a pattern previously highlighted by Fox News Digital. On April 13, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a 54-member body that plays a central role in shaping U.N. policy and staffing key committees, nominated the Islamic Republic of Iran to the U.N.’s Committee for Program and Coordination, which helps shape policy on human rights, women’s rights, disarmament and counterterrorism, with the United States the only country to formally object.
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Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, attends a United Nations Security Council meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Feb. 28, 2026, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. (Heather Khalifa/Reuters)
During Monday’s debate, Iranian envoy Reza Najafi rejected the criticism as «baseless and politically motivated,» accusing the U.S. of hypocrisy and pointing to America’s nuclear history while defending Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear development. Russia also defended Iran, with Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov objecting to what he called the politicization of the conference.
The Iranian mission to the United Nations declined to comment to Fox News Digital.
U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told Fox News Digital that the secretary-general «is not involved in any way in the election of Member States to leadership roles in various conferences or legislative bodies.»
«Member States are responsible for electing other Member States, and they must be accountable for the results of these elections,» Dujarric said.
He added that the U.N.’s focus remains on the broader nuclear threat rather than the procedural controversy surrounding Iran’s appointment.
«We strongly encourage all Member States participating in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to focus on what is most important: stopping the spread and threat of nuclear weapons, which remains a global threat,» he said.
Iran’s appointment comes amid heightened international concern over Iran’s nuclear trajectory. Western governments and the International Atomic Energy Agency have raised alarms over Iran’s enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels and disputes over inspections, while Tehran insists its program is strictly civilian.
Critics say the controversy exposes a structural contradiction at the heart of the U.N. system: geopolitical blocs can elevate states under scrutiny into positions of procedural authority, even at conferences dedicated to the very norms those states are accused of violating.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
The last NPT review conference in 2022 failed to produce a consensus document after Russia blocked the agreement, underscoring how great power divisions have increasingly paralyzed the treaty’s review process, according to The Associated Press.
Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, told Fox News Digital the vote reflects what he described as a broader erosion of institutional credibility at the United Nations.
«This is part of a disturbing trend,» Neuer said. «Iran has been accumulating senior roles across the U.N. system, from human rights bodies to key committees. Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.»
Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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