Here's what Biden told King Charles he wanted

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Biden called to “offer his condolences” and “recalled fondly the Queen’s kindness and hospitality, including when she hosted him and the First Lady at Windsor Castle last June,” the White House said.

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Charles III is well known for his environmental and anti-global warming political activism which is in line with Biden’s efforts to massively boost government support for green-energy initiatives.

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Here's what Biden told King Charles he wanted

Biden called to “offer his condolences” and “recalled fondly the Queen’s kindness and hospitality, including when she hosted him and the First Lady at Windsor Castle last June,” the White House said.

Charles III is well known for his environmental and anti-global warming political activism which is in line with Biden’s efforts to massively boost government support for green-energy initiatives.

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