King Charles III and Queen Camilla Begin Four-Day US State Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Begin Four-Day US State Visit April 28, 2026 King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday, April 27, for a four-day state visit covering Washington, D.C., New York City, and Virginia. The trip marks the first official visit by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II came to the US in 2007, and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. Day One: Arrival and the White House The royal couple landed at Joint Base Andrews in the afternoon, where they were received by US Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley and British Ambassador to the US Sir Christian Turner. A motorcade then brought them to the White House, where President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received them privately. The four met for afternoon tea in the White House Green Room. Photos from the occasion show the two couples seated around a table set with tea service. After tea, Trump joined Charles and ...