In Britain, July 4 Is Mostly Just a Saturday

NYT World Saturday 04 July 2026, 13:40 UTC By Isabella Kwai 1 min read

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King Charles III sent President Trump a congratulatory note for the 250th anniversary of American Independence from Britain on Saturday.

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