The British royal family extended warm congratulations to the United States on its 250th anniversary of independence, with King Charles issuing a personal message to mark the milestone. In a post signed Charles R — where “R” stands for Rex, Latin for “king,” indicating an official royal signature rather than a Buckingham Palace statement — the monarch reflected on the enduring ties between the two nations.
A bond rooted in shared principles
“Through centuries of shared challenges and achievements, our countries have built a relationship founded on friendship, trust, and belief in freedom, the rule of law, and the dignity of all human beings,” wrote King Charles.
Looking ahead to the next 250 years, he added: “As we look forward, I have no doubt that we will continue to defend our shared values.” He described the bond between the British and American peoples as “destined to grow stronger over time.”
Context: A recent visit and diplomatic warmth
The message follows the King and Queen’s official four-day visit to the US in late April — widely seen as a success and a reaffirmation of the so-called “special relationship” between London and Washington.
During that trip, former U.S. President Donald Trump — who was referenced in the royal family’s social media post — stated that the United States has “no closer allies than the British” and praised the “blood ties” linking the two nations. Notably, his remarks made no mention of recent tensions between the UK and US governments concerning the conflict in Iran.