US Britain Royal Visit

King Charles III shakes hands with U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley as Queen Camilla deplanes and British Ambassador to the United States Christian Turner, second from left, looks on, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, April 27, 2026. They are in the U.S. for a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary, including a White House state dinner and a speech to Congress.

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King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022. The British royal couple arrived in Washington on Monday afternoon on a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the couple over tea in the Green Room. The royals also took in a new beehive made like a mini White House that Melania Trump had installed last week. Charles and Camilla are supporters of beekeeping.