Karla Adam

London

London correspondent covering the United Kingdom

Education: Queen's University, BA in psychology ; London School of Economics, MSc in organizational psychology; Columbia University, MS in journalism

Karla Adam is a London correspondent for The Washington Post. Before joining The Post in 2006, she worked as a freelancer in London, writing for several U.S. publications including the New York Times, Newsweek and People magazine. She is a former president of the Association of American Correspondents in London. Adam has degrees from Queen’s University in Canada, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and the London School of Economics. She is a former president of the Association of American Correspondents in London.
Latest from Karla Adam

Sweden wins Eurovision contest marked by kitsch and tributes to Ukraine

At the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, wartime tributes jostle against kitsch and extreme silliness.

May 14, 2023

    Meet Käärijä, the Finnish star of Eurovision

    Käärijä, a Finnish rapper best known for his song “Cha Cha Cha,” is one of the favorites to win the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.

    May 13, 2023

    Why is Eurovision a big deal? A guide for perplexed Americans.

    The United Kingdom is hosting this year's competition, the biggest, and strangest, live music event on the planet.

    May 11, 2023

    Tom Cruise tells King Charles: ‘You can be my wingman anytime’

    The American actor was among the entertainers helping the new sovereign celebrate his coronation at Windsor Castle, where a gala concert took place Sunday.

    May 8, 2023

    Britain crowns King Charles III, Queen Camilla in day of family, pomp and ceremony

    King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were crowned at Westminster Abbey, went on a procession to Buckingham Palace during Britain's first coronation in 70 years.

    May 6, 2023

    King Charles coronation: Long-awaited day was medieval, modern ... and momentous

    King Charles III finally sat on his Coronation Chair, above the Stone of Destiny, while a heavy crown was fitted upon his head.

    May 6, 2023

      All the king’s ... swans? A quiz on the British royals’ assets.

      How much do you know about the properties and other assets owned by the king, the royal family or the Crown?

      May 5, 2023

      Crazy rich royals

      As Britain prepares for the coronation of its new king, there’s a big question looming: How rich are the royals really? Officially, it’s unknown how rich King Charles III is. And what we do know about his lucrative business empire is complicated.

      May 5, 2023

      King Charles, William and Kate meet royal superfans on coronation eve

      Royal fans have descended on London from all over the world, carrying tents and cardboard cutouts of Charles and an impressive array of homemade crowns.

      May 5, 2023

      The many details of Coronation Day show the king Charles wants to be

      Sustainable. Inclusive. Scaled-down. King Charles III’s coronation choices preview how he may try to appeal to those who are apathetic about the monarchy.

      May 5, 2023