Front Royal, Virginia —
Britain’s King Charles III came to the United States to mark Britain’s loss in the war of independence. He left with an historic win.
The 77-year-old monarch faced a number of possible pitfalls from a bombastic US president known for creating controversy and generating headlines at the lowest moment for US-UK relations in modern history.
But Charles showed he could deliver a message of unity and celebrate the “eternal bond” with America as it marks its 250th birthday, while at times disagreeing with its president and even cracking a few jokes.
In his landmark speech to a joint meeting of US Congress on Tuesday, Charles challenged…