King Charles praised US-UK relations at the 250th anniversary of the United States

King Charles has highlighted the UK’s “bond” with the US as it marks 250 years since the country’s Declaration of Independence.

In the year The document, signed in 1776, established the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain – the anniversary is celebrated on July 4.

b President Donald Trump and American citizens, ExternalThe king said that “through centuries of joint trials and successes”, the two countries have built “trust and faith in freedom, the rule of law and the dignity of all people”.

“As we look to the next 250 years, I have no doubt that we will continue to defend our shared values,” he added.

“I believe that the relationship between our people will grow stronger over time.”

It comes as Trump attends today’s festivities in Washington, DC, including hundreds of aircraft flyovers and fireworks displays.

The Fourth of July fireworks display is an annual tradition in Washington, D.C., and Trump has promised that this year’s version — scheduled to begin after his speech — will be the “biggest fireworks display in history.”

Celebrations are also being held in other parts of America.

The Times Square ball in New York descends eight times to mark midnight in all US time zones.

In Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, there will be a celebratory concert featuring stars including Christina Aguilera and Meek Mill.

In May The King and Queen Camilla visited America After Queen Elizabeth II’s visit In 2007, the British Empire visited the country for the first time.