Biden tells Britain's King Charles the first lady will attend coronation


FILE PHOTO: King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort visit Hamburg City Hall on March 31, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden told Britain's King Charles in a phone call on Tuesday that first lady Jill Biden will attend the king's coronation in May, the White House said in a statement.

Biden also congratulated Charles on his upcoming coronation and said he would like to meet with him in the United Kingdom at a future date, it said.

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