“CNN understands there will be some minor operational adjustments to one or two engagements but the overall plan for the four-day visit remains as previously scheduled.”

“When Starmer visited the White House last year, he wasted little time in brandishing a letter from the King, inviting the president for a state visit at Windsor.”

“In “The Art of the Deal,” Trump said he got his “sense of showmanship” from Queen Elizabeth II, whose coronation he watched on TV when he was a boy.”

“He recalled being “enthralled by the pomp and circumstances, the whole idea of royalty and glamor (sic).””

“Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” plan is the sort of policy that Charles, an early environmentalist, has railed against for decades.”

“He complained last year that the wind farms off the coast of his Turnberry golf course were not only an eyesore, but “driving the whales loco.””

“When Trump met then-Prince Charles during his first term, he complained the conversation had been “terrible,” according to former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham.”

“While the late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively smooth relations during her seven visits to the US, Charles will be fully cognizant of the turbulent landscape he’ll need to navigate while deploying the diplomatic expertise he has honed for decades.”

“The “reality,” CNN was told by the source, is that the two countries have disagreed in the past on everything from Vietnam to the Suez Crisis but ultimately came back together during the World Wars, the Cold War and the creation of the United Nations.”

“In Washington, the White House will lead on anything that happens at the executive residence, such as a private meeting between the King and Trump, a tour of the new White House beehive, a ceremonial military review with 21-gun salute, and the state dinner.”

“The event is white tie, according to the UK source familiar with visit plans, the highest level of formal evening attire rather than the more semi-formal black tie – indicating top-tier honors for the British head of state.”

“The King and Queen will attend a garden party reflecting a cross-section of US society, and later in the week they will lay a wreath and flowers commemorating those who have lost their lives in service to the US, UK and allies.”

“The highlight of the visit is the King’s address to a joint meeting of Congress, only the second time a British monarch has done so.”

“Charles’ brother was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office; police had previously said they were reviewing claims that Mountbatten-Windsor shared sensitive information with the convicted sex offender while serving as envoy.”

“The office of the first lady posted a black-and-white video teasing “the final details” last week, showing floral arrangements with amaranthus and roses, a place setting featuring the gilded Clinton china service, and a menu handcrafted by the White House Calligrapher’s Office.”

“Donald Trump, who is known to revel in the pageantry of official events, has taken the lead on details like building the guest list and menu selection, with his wife weighing in.”

“The planning has taken place without a White House social secretary, a critical role for high-stakes hosting duties.”

“When asked whether King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit could help fix the faltering US-UK relationship, Trump struck a positive tone on Thursday. “Absolutely, the answer is yes,” he told the BBC in a phone interview.”