King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to undertake a state visit to the United States in late April 2026, marking the first such visit by a British monarch during President Donald Trump’s administration. The trip, confirmed by Buckingham Palace on March 31, 2026, will take place from April 27 to April 30 and is intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence while reinforcing the historic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States. The visit will include a state banquet at the White House on the evening of April 28, hosted by President Trump, who has described the event as a “momentous occasion.” Congressional leaders from both parties have invited King Charles to deliver an address to a Joint Meeting of Congress on April 28 as part of the itinerary, aiming to “reaffirm” the special relationship between the two nations. While the trip underscores longstanding diplomatic and cultural connections, it occurs amid heightened global tensions, particularly due to the ongoing Iran conflict, which has strained UK-US relations. Some officials and commentators have expressed concern about the timing, suggesting the visit could be awkward given current disagreements between the two governments. Nevertheless, both the British government and the White House have emphasized the visit’s importance as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties through diplomacy and shared tradition. This will be King Charles III’s first formal state visit to the United States as monarch, though he has visited the country privately on multiple occasions in the past. It follows President Trump’s own state visit to the United Kingdom in September 2025. No further details regarding additional stops in Latest York or Virginia have been released by Buckingham Palace at this time.
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