King Charles, Queen Camilla head to America: What to expect on their state visit
King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla are coming to America for their first official state visit to the country.
The king and queen will arrive in the United States on Monday, April 27, and will travel to two states -- New York and Virginia -- as well as Washington, D.C.
This will be Charles' first visit to the U.S. since 2018, when he attended the state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush.
On Tuesday, Buckingham Palace shared more details of Charles and Camilla's U.S. visit, which will include a state dinner at the White House and a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
“The visit will be an opportunity to recognise the shared history of our two nations; the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed since then; and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities,” the palace said in a statement.
In a March 31 post on his social media platform announcing the state visit, Trump wrote, "I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!"
Here is what to expect for the royals' visit to the U.S.
A state dinner and garden party in Washington, DC
Charles and Camilla will begin their visit in the nation's capital, where they will have a private tea with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
Trump has been hosted twice by a British monarch across both terms in office, first by Charles' mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 2019, and more recently by Charles last year.
The royals' time at the White House will include a formal welcome with a ceremonial military review, a bilateral meeting between Charles and Trump, and a state dinner hosted by the president and first lady, according to the palace.
While in Washington, Charles will also speak to Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has addressed a joint meeting of Congress, according to the palace. Elizabeth was the first monarch to do so over 30 years ago.
Charles and Camilla are also expected to attend a garden party held in their honor in the nation's capital.
Remembering 9/11 in New York City
In New York City, Charles and Camilla will meet with first responders and the families of victims of the 9/11 attack in recognition of its 25th anniversary, according to the palace.
They will also attend other events in the city spotlighting literature, the issue of food insecurity, and the economic and creative links between the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
Celebrating America's 250th birthday in Virginia
In Virginia, Charles and Camilla will visit a U.S. national park, a local farm focused on horseracing and watch performances by Appalachian cultural groups, according to the palace.
The king and queen will also attend a block party in Virginia to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
