King Charles and Queen Camilla are coming to America: A guide to their 4-day state visit next week
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Key Points:
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make their first official state visit to the U.S. from April 27-30, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with stops in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Virginia.
- The visit includes a bilateral meeting with President Trump, a garden party, a ceremonial military review, and a state dinner at the White House, highlighting the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations.
- King Charles will become the second British royal to address a joint meeting of Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II's address in 1991.
- The British government hopes the visit will help ease tensions between the U.S. and the UK amid recent disagreements involving Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- The itinerary also features a private tea hosted by the president and first lady, as well as public events like a royal garden party and a block party in New York and Virginia.
