King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit
King Charles III visited Bermuda on May 1, 2026, following a diplomatic trip to the United States, marking the first time a reigning British monarch has visited the territory in its 400-year history. During his visit, he engaged with local culture, toured a museum exhibit on the transatlantic slave trade, and emphasized environmental conservation. The trip followed a well-received address to the U.S. Congress and efforts to strengthen UK-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump.
- ▪King Charles III's visit was the first by a reigning British monarch in Bermuda's 400-year history.
- ▪He toured a museum exhibit on the transatlantic slave trade and attended cultural performances, including Gombey dancers.
- ▪The King visited Trunk Island, where he engaged with environmental education programs run by the Bermuda Zoological Society.
- ▪His U.S. visit included a speech to Congress and a white-tie banquet hosted by President Donald Trump.
- ▪President Trump praised King Charles as 'the greatest king' and lifted tariffs on Scottish whisky in his honor.
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King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visitSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBritain's King Charles (left) meeting with youths at Royal Naval Dockyard in Sandys Parish in Bermuda on May 1.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 02, 2026, 11:44 AMUpdated May 02, 2026, 11:44 AMHAMILTON, Bermuda – King Charles III spent a day in the British island territory of Bermuda on May 1 after a high-stakes visit to the United States where he sought to heal strained ties between Washington and London.It was the first visit by a British king to Bermuda in its 400-year history, King Charles said – a history that involved making the archipelago a maritime hub of Britain’s transatlantic slave trade, which the monarchy has been pressured to address.The King toured a museum…
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