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First, Charles is only the head of state of Great Britain in ceremonial position, so it would be inappropriate for the President to show up and recognize King Charles ceremony. At best, you might send a cabinet position to represent the US, if it is called for to be recognize.

Second, I think Trump is just getting his name out there to remind us that he is still around.

Third, the culture of the US has been lost on this point. Almost all the politicians would have heeded the Coronation, because very nearly none of them understand the US does not pay heed to the coronation of kings or queens.

First, Charles is only the head of state of Great Britain in ceremonial position, so it would be inappropriate for the President to show up and recognize King Charles ceremony.

You make it sound like it is the UK equivalent of the Miss America Pageant. While the King may not rule, it is more than merely ceremonial. Just as Americans do not identify with the whole monarchy thing, we have to understand that the monarch to a British subject is not merely ceremonial. Every week, the Monarch meets with the Prime Minister, we don't know what they talk about, but you can bet that even a non-political Monarch has influence over aspects of the government. In the case of QE II, she learned a whole lot over 70 years that has been useful to any UK Prime Minister wise enough to hear her out.

Even in a ceremonial role, a King or Queen helps set a steady cultural tone for the country, blunting the effects of a cad like Clinton or a saboteur like Obama or a puppet like Biden on these fronts.

The people of England can have a Monarchy if they choose, and our head of State paying respects to a special ally in no way undermines our own preference for a Republican form of government. I would leave the proselytizing to the Communists who demand everyone conform to their way.

“....so it would be inappropriate for the President to show up and recognize King Charles ceremony.”

That’s dumb, and it’s just another Anti-Trump bashing remark.

Why then did Jill Biden go? BTW stuck in the back row.