King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the US for a four-day trip, greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and includes a state dinner, address to Congress, and events in Washington and New York.
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the day of an afternoon tea on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Apr 27, 2026.
Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has differed with the British government over the Iran war.
' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule, and is the first to the country by a British monarch in two decades.and Camilla proceeded to the White House, where they were greeted by Trump and first lady Melania Trump, who exchanged kisses on the cheek with theand queen while the president shook their hands.
The four stood briefly for photographers before retreating inside for a private tea. and queen later appeared at a garden party at the British ambassador’s recently renovated residence, where a choir sang the British and American national anthems. and Camilla mingled with a crowd that included media leaders, Washington socialites and officials such as US Senator Ted Cruz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and ambassadors from other countries. The week's schedule also includes a Tuesday address to Congress, a lavish state dinner at the White House and a Wednesday stop in New York City.
The Washington events take place with much of the capital city still on edge following the’s speech to Congress will last about 20 minutes, a palace source said. While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come fromwill note that while the UK and US have not always agreed on all matters over the past 250 years,"time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together".
He will say that by defending their shared democratic values the two countries can promote security and prosperity for the world. Starmer is hoping the visit will shore up the future of the two allies'"special relationship", which is at its lowest point since the Suez Crisis in 1956.between the two countries over the US-Israeli war on Iran, which led Trump to voice deep displeasure with the British government for failing to support the offensive.
After visiting Washington, the royals will head to New York City where they will commemorate those killed in the Sep 11, 2001, attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary. While Trump has in recent days eased his criticism of Britain over its response to the Iran war, an internal Pentagon email set out how the US could review its position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands as punishment for its lack of support, further straining ties.
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