In a phone call on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden informed Britain's King Charles that first lady Jill Biden will attend his coronation in May, according to a statement released by the White
House.
Biden also expressed his congratulations to Charles on his upcoming coronation and expressed a desire to meet with him in the United Kingdom at a later date.
The coronation of Charles and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will take place on May 6th at Westminster Abbey, a location steeped in centuries of history and tradition. The coronation of kings and queens has been held there for almost a millennium.
Numerous world leaders are expected to attend the event, although U.S. presidents typically do not attend the coronation of the British monarch. However, Biden did attend the funeral of Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September.
The news of Jill Biden's attendance at the coronation has been met with excitement in the United Kingdom, with many looking forward to seeing the first lady's fashion choices and observing how the American delegation will interact with the British royal family.
It is also noteworthy that Biden expressed his interest in meeting with King Charles at a later date. The relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom has historically been strong, and the two countries continue to collaborate on a variety of issues, including defense and global security.
The phone call between Biden and Charles comes at a time when the United Kingdom is undergoing significant changes. The country recently completed its withdrawal from the European Union, and there are ongoing discussions about the future of Scotland's place within the United Kingdom.
Despite these challenges, the upcoming coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla is seen as an opportunity for the country to come together and celebrate a long-standing tradition.
As the first lady of the United States, Jill Biden's attendance at the coronation is an important symbol of the strong relationship between the two countries. Her presence will undoubtedly add to the significance of the event and help to strengthen the bond between the United States and the United Kingdom. Photo by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia commons.