In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit

In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit 54 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatthew TuckerandAnna LamcheSamir Hussein via Getty ImagesKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US at the start of their four-day state visit to the US - the first since Queen Elizabeth II's state visit in 2007.The trip, which comes as the US approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, is aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the two countries.King to defend democratic values as US state visit beginsWhat to know about King Charles's state visit to USGetty ImagesThe red carpet was rolled out for King Charles and the Queen as they began their four-day visit.AFP via Getty ImagesThey were greeted with flowers from children of UK service personnel stationed in the US.ReutersAfter walking through a guard of honour, a military band played both the US and UK national anthems.AFP via Getty ImagesThe royal couple then went on to meet Donald and Melania Trump at the White House for afternoon tea.Suzanne Plunkett/PAReutersReutersPAReutersPAPAThe royal couple were shown a beehive shaped like the White House, part of a long-running honey-making programme.Getty ImagesReutersAlex Brandon via Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesThe Queen posed with military cadets at a British embassy garden party and also met women from organisations campaigning against domestic abuse.Samir Hussein via Getty ImagesGetty ImagesThe King chatted with retired British diver Tom Daley, who is now based in the US, and former speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi among other guests.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesQueen CamillaKing Charles III

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