King Charles III's US state visit spans Congress address and New York memorial
King Charles III arrives for state visit featuring White House stay, Congressional address, and 9/11 Memorial visit.
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King Charles US State Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States, including congressional address, state dinner, and related diplomatic and business matters.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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King Charles III addresses joint session of Congress
King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, April 28, emphasizing the eternal bonds between America and the United Kingdom.
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David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, attended the state dinner at the White House on April 28. Ellison's attendance is notable as Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is pending federal regulatory review.
Trump hosts state dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House on Tuesday, April 28, receiving King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. Trump highlighted the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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King Charles III visits Washington for state dinner at the White House
King Charles III was received on a state visit to Washington, D.C., beginning on Monday, April 28, 2026. He attended a state dinner at the White House on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, where he delivered remarks to assembled guests.
U.S. and British leaders affirm 'special relationship' despite disagreements
Both King Charles III and President Trump publicly affirmed the 'special relationship' between London and Washington during the state dinner on April 29, 2026. However, both leaders acknowledged existing disagreements regarding the war in Iran between their respective nations.
King Charles III addresses U.S. Congress during state visit
During his state visit to Washington, King Charles III delivered a speech to the U.S. Congress. The speech received a notable response, with Democratic members rising to their feet during the remarks.
King Charles III gifts British submarine bell to President Trump
King Charles III presented President Trump with a commemorative gift: the bell from HMS Trump, a British submarine commissioned in 1944. The gift was accompanied by remarks acknowledging the shared history and future relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
King Charles III makes humorous remarks about American history at state dinner
At the White House state dinner on April 29, 2026, King Charles III made several humorous observations referencing shared British-American history. He joked that Americans would speak French without British colonization of North America, referenced the 1814 British burning of the White House, and alluded to the 1773 Boston Tea Party. These remarks responded to earlier comments made by President Trump in January at the Davos summit, where Trump stated that Europeans would speak German without American support in World War II.
State dinner held at White House for King Charles III
A formal white-tie state dinner was held at the White House for King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 28. The dinner featured Dover sole meunière as the main course and chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert. Attendees included tech executives Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos, Supreme Court conservative justices, sports figures including golfer Rory McIlroy and Robert Kraft, and members of the presidential administration. King Charles gifted President Trump a bell from a World War II-era submarine called the HMS Trump.
King Charles voices support for interfaith relationships amid Middle East conflict
King Charles expressed his commitment to interfaith relationships during his address to Congress, stating "Having devoted a large part of my life to interfaith relationships and greater understanding, it is that faith in the triumph of light over darkness which I have found confirmed countless times." He made these remarks at a time when the United States and Israel are at war in the Middle East.
President Trump praises King Charles' speech to Congress
President Trump commended King Charles' address to Congress, stating "He made a great speech. I was very jealous." During the state dinner toast, Trump again praised the speech and joked that Democrats liked Charles "more than they've ever liked any Republican or Democrat" after the king received several standing ovations.
King Charles calls for continued support for Ukraine's defense
During his address to Congress, King Charles called for continued support for the mutual defense of Ukraine, stating "Today, Mr. Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people." This came as President Trump has criticized NATO and halted U.S. aid to Ukraine.
King Charles III addresses joint session of Congress during state visit
King Charles III delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, only the second time a British monarch has ever addressed Congress. Queen Elizabeth II was the first in 1991. During the address, Charles reaffirmed the strength of the US-UK partnership and stated "Ours is a partnership born out of dispute, but no less strong for it."
Security protocols reviewed for royal state visit following assassination attempt
Following the attempted assassination outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, security protocols for King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit were reportedly reviewed by U.S. authorities.
UK indicates it does not want involvement in Iran war
The United Kingdom stated it does not want to be involved in the ongoing war in Iran. King Charles notably did not mention the Iran war by name during his address to Congress, though President Trump stated during the state dinner that Charles agreed that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon.
Attempted assassination near White House during gala dinner
An attempted attack occurred outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner two days before King Charles' state visit. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president, transporting a firearm and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The dinner was attended by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump, and other cabinet members.
King Charles III conducts four-day state visit to United States
King Charles III and Queen Camilla conducted a four-day state visit to the United States, the most consequential of Charles' reign. The visit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and is the king's first U.S. trip since his 2023 coronation. The visit included ceremonies at the White House, an address to Congress, and a formal state dinner.
21-gun salute marks King Charles arrival ceremony at White House
A 21-gun salute was fired during the official welcome ceremony for King Charles III on the South Lawn of the White House. The ceremonial salute preceded remarks and formal proceedings as Trump and King Charles walked together across the lawn with troops standing at attention and the Marine Band performing.
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