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DC mistakenly flies Australian flags for King Charles

Washington, D.C. officials mistakenly placed Australian flags instead of British ones near the White House ahead of King Charles III's state visit.

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Friday, 24 April 2026 at 23:46 UTC
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The District of Columbia Department of Transportation mistakenly placed several Australian flags near the White House ahead of King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the United States. The flags were intended to be British, but the error was quickly corrected on Friday. The gaffe occurred as Washington prepares for the King's visit, which will include meetings with President Donald Trump and other officials. A D.C. transportation official confirmed the incident.
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