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What we know about King Charles III and Queen Camilla's US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a four-day state visit to the United States, with engagements in Washington, DC; New York; and Virginia, before a Bermuda visit. The trip includes a White House ceremony, a Congress address, and cultural and educational events, and marks the first British state visit to the US since 2007.
Why It Matters
The visit underscores a long standing US-UK relationship on the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary and features ceremonial ties and diplomatic engagements between the two nations.
Timeline
16 Events
Post-US Bermuda visit announced
April 26, 2026
After leaving the United States, the King will visit Bermuda, his first royal visit as monarch to the territory.
Virginia visit to national park and Appalachian culture event
April 26, 2026
The King and Queen travel to Virginia to visit a national park, learn about Appalachian culture, and meet Indigenous Americans; they join a community party celebrating the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Return to Washington for farewell and wreath laying
April 26, 2026
The royals return to Washington; a wreath will be laid in honour of fallen soldiers from both nations.
Creative industries reception in New York
April 26, 2026
The couple will head to a reception focused on the creative industries in New York.
Winnie the Pooh 100th birthday literary event
April 26, 2026
The Queen will attend a literary event marking Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday.
9/11 Memorial visit and meeting with first responders
April 26, 2026
In New York, the King and Queen will visit the 9/11 Memorial and meet first responders and families of victims.
Speeches at the state dinner
April 26, 2026
Trump and the King will deliver speeches at the state dinner.
King's address to both houses of Congress
April 26, 2026
The King will give a speech to both houses of the US Congress, the second time a British monarch has addressed Congress.
Official state dinner at the White House East Room
April 26, 2026
In the evening, the Trumps will host an official state dinner for the royal couple in the East Room.
Cross-cultural educational event with American students
April 26, 2026
The Queen and First Lady will attend a cross-cultural educational event with American students using virtual reality headsets and AI enabled glasses to teach histories of the US and the UK.
Presidential remarks and bilateral meeting
April 26, 2026
President Trump will deliver remarks on the South Lawn; the King and Trump will hold a bilateral meeting.
Formal welcome at the White House and ceremonial military review
April 26, 2026
On Tuesday, the King and Queen will receive a formal welcome at the White House, including a ceremonial military review with the national anthem and a 21-gun cannon salute.
Garden party at the British ambassador's residence
April 26, 2026
A garden party will be hosted for guests from the UK and US at the British ambassador's residence.
Tour of the White House Beehive on the South Lawn
April 26, 2026
Following tea, the President and First Lady will give the royals a tour of the expanded White House Beehive on the South Lawn.
Private afternoon tea with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
April 26, 2026
The King and Queen will participate in private afternoon tea with the Trumps.
Buckingham Palace confirms the visit will continue as planned
April 26, 2026
Buckingham Palace announced on Sunday evening that the King's US visit would continue as planned.