New Delhi, April 1 -- King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran.

Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that the king and Queen Camilla would travel to the U.S. in late April to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Trump put the dates as April 27-30.

"I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect,'' Trump said on Truth Social. "It will be TERRIFIC!"

The visit follows Trump's state visit to the U.K. in September, a glittering occasion that was seen as part of Britain's effort to shore up the so-ca...