Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. through history as King Charles III makes a state visit
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Key Points:
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are undertaking King Charles' first state visit to the U.S. since his 2022 coronation, with planned events including an address to Congress and a White House banquet.
- The royal couple will visit Washington, D.C., and New York City from Monday to Thursday, continuing a long history of British royal visits to the U.S. dating back to 1939.
- Previous notable visits include King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939, Queen Elizabeth II's multiple visits including the 1976 bicentennial, and Prince Charles' earlier trips as heir apparent.
- Royal visits have included a mix of formal state functions, cultural events, and informal moments such as Queen Elizabeth II attending the Kentucky Derby and Princess Diana dancing with John Travolta.
- The 2015 visit by then-Prince Charles and Camilla highlighted strong U.S.-UK relations, with meetings involving President Obama and Vice President Biden, reflecting ongoing goodwill between the countries.
