Summary
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said she would not meet with "King George" when asked about the British monarch's upcoming visit to the U.S. She appeared confused because the current king is Charles III, not King George, and her comment referenced King George III from the American Revolutionary War.
Key Facts
- Lauren Boebert is a Republican lawmaker from Colorado and an ally of President Donald Trump.
- Boebert refused to meet with "King George" during a brief interview on Capitol Hill.
- The reporter and Boebert both incorrectly referred to the current British king as "King George."
- The current British monarch is King Charles III, who will make a state visit to the U.S. from April 27 to 30.
- King Charles III will address Congress and attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
- Boebert’s comments referenced King George III, the king during the American Revolution.
- The British royal visit marks the first state visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
- Online reactions to Boebert’s remarks were mixed, with some supporting her stance and others pointing out the confusion.
