In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have concluded their four-day state visit to the United States. The visit aimed to celebrate the strong relationship between the US and the UK as the US approaches its 250th anniversary of independence. Highlights included a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and a visit to the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.
- ▪King Charles and Queen Camilla ended their US state visit by bidding farewell to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
- ▪During their visit, the King laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and attended a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial.
- ▪The royal couple participated in various events, including a state banquet and a speech by the King to Congress.
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In pictures: King and Queen end their US state visit1 May 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatthew TuckerandAnna LamcheGetty ImagesKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are concluding their four-day state visit to the US, bidding farewell to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.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.Getty ImagesGetty Images"The greatest king in my book," Trump said as they posed for photos outside the White House on Thursday.Getty ImagesThe King and Queen went on to visit the Arlington National Cemetery, where the monarch laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesAFP via Getty ImagesOn…
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