UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla make their first state visit to the US
King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin a four-day U.S. state visit, their first as monarchs, with events in Washington, New York and Virginia. The trip marks America’s 250th birthday and highlights the U.S.-U.K. relationship.
King Charles, Queen Camilla share warm White House greeting with Trump, first lady
King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared a warm, informal greeting with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House, offering a first up-close moment between the two couples.
The meeting unfolded on the South Portico as the motorcade arrived and the president and first lady stepped outside to welcome the royal couple.
King Charles exited first and shook hands with Trump, while Queen Camilla was assisted from the vehicle and greeted by Melania Trump.
The four stood side by side for photos and exchanged a few words, with Trump and Charles seen laughing together before heading inside, followed by the first lady and queen.
The brief greeting kicks off a series of high-profile engagements during the King and Queen’s historic U.S. state visit.
Royal visit brings ceremony as questions linger over US-UK relationship
King Charles III’s U.S. visit is expected to showcase both ceremony and underlying political tensions, as the monarch kicks off his first official trip to America as king.
Speaking on “The Will Cain Show,” Fox News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall said the visit will feature major moments, including a large-scale military inspection, a state dinner and a rare address by the King to both houses of Congress.
But Hall noted there is also a broader backdrop, with strains in the U.S.-U.K. relationship tied to disagreements over Iran and foreign policy.
“There are two really different sides to this visit,” Hall said. “One is the pomp and the ceremony… but there is so much more at play right here.”
Hall pointed to recent friction between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying some are looking to King Charles to emphasize that the “special relationship” extends beyond political disagreements.
“Can King Charles come here and say, look, the special relationship between the two countries is not just about politics… it’s much longer,” Hall said.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to attend garden party highlighting U.S.-U.K. ties
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to attend a garden party in Washington, D.C., bringing together hundreds of guests to highlight the deep ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The event, hosted at the British Ambassador’s Residence, will welcome more than 600 attendees from across politics, science, charity, sustainability and the arts — all reflecting the wide-ranging relationship between the two nations.
Before joining guests, the King and Queen will view a special time capsule created to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The capsule, paired with a matching one placed in London last year, will include a commemorative coin from the Royal Mint, a proclamation from the King and essays written by local Washington-area students.
The capsule is set to be placed beneath the Washington Monument later this year and will be reopened during the United States’ 500th anniversary.
The garden party continues a long-standing royal tradition at the residence, which first hosted such an event during King George VI’s visit in 1939.
Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the White House
The King and Queen have now arrived at the White House, where the press pool gathered at the Palm Room doors as their entrance got underway, with multiple camera angles capturing the moment.
In Washington, they are expected to meet with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, attend a White House state dinner and see the King deliver a rare address to Congress.
They’ll then head to New York City, where they are set to honor 9/11 victims, meet first responders and take part in cultural events.
The visit will wrap in Virginia with an America 250 celebration and additional stops highlighting local communities and conservation efforts.
The trip marks King Charles’ first visit to the U.S. as monarch during the country’s 250th anniversary year.
Fox News Digital's Kelly McGreal contributed to this report.
King Charles, Queen Camilla welcomed to U.S. as Embassy highlights historic visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are being welcomed to the United States with fanfare as their historic state visit gets underway.
In a post on X, the British Embassy shared images of the royal couple’s arrival, showing the King and Queen on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, greeting officials and taking in the ceremonial welcome.
“Welcome to the USA, Your Majesties!” the post read, noting the visit comes as the U.S. marks 250 years of independence.
The embassy also highlighted that this marks King Charles’ 20th trip to the United States, but his first official state visit as monarch, with the trip focused on celebrating the cultural, historical and personal ties between the two nations.
British Embassy highlights ‘250 years of friendship’ as royal visit begins
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off their U.S. visit, the British Embassy is highlighting the bigger picture, calling the trip a celebration of “250 years of friendship” between the United States and the United Kingdom.
In a release marking the royals’ arrival at Joint Base Andrews, officials emphasized the trip as King Charles’ first visit to the U.S. as monarch and the first state visit hosted during President Donald Trump’s current term.
The embassy framed the visit as a gesture from the United Kingdom to the American people, focused on both honoring shared history and strengthening ties for the future.
“Their Majesties are celebrating 250 years of friendship, common history and common values,” British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner said.
“Every aspect of the White House program has been thoughtfully designed… to celebrate our rich shared history and to look forward to the next 250 years of the special relationship,” U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley added.
Over the next four days, the King and Queen are expected to travel across multiple states, meeting Americans and highlighting the economic, military and cultural ties that underpin one of the world’s closest alliances.
Royal visit begins in Washington days after WHCA Dinner shooting
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit is moving forward under tight security after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in D.C. just days before their arrival.
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, exchanging shots with Secret Service agents before being subdued. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other top officials were evacuated but were not injured.
Despite the incident, Buckingham Palace confirmed the four-day state visit would move forward as planned. “Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic… we can confirm the State Visit… will proceed as planned,” a palace spokesperson said.
Trump also welcomed the visit, telling “Fox News Sunday,” “King Charles is coming… and we look forward to it,” calling the monarch “a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
The trip marks the King and Queen’s first visit to the United States as reigning monarchs and will include meetings with Trump, a state dinner at the White House, and a rare address to a joint session of Congress.
Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this report.
UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla make their first state visit to the US
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have officially arrived at Joint Base Andrews, wrapping up their ceremonial welcome as they kick off a historic U.S. state visit.
The King and Queen were greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley and British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner. Children from British military families based in the U.S. presented flowers as part of the welcome.
They then walked through a line of U.S. service members as a military band played the British and American national anthems before departing.
The visit marks the start of a four-day trip celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the enduring U.S.-U.K. alliance.
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