King Charles US visit schedule: When will he meet 9/11 survivors and what is Camilla doing today?
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking the King's first such trip as monarch and commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. During the visit, King Charles addressed Congress, emphasizing the enduring 'special relationship' between the UK and US despite differences. The trip proceeds as planned despite a security incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner days earlier.
- ▪King Charles III and Camilla arrived in the US for a four-day state visit to strengthen UK-US relations.
- ▪The visit includes commemorations of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
- ▪King Charles became the second British monarch to address a joint session of Congress, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
- ▪The state visit continued as scheduled despite a shooting incident near the White House correspondents’ dinner.
- ▪Charles emphasized shared values with the US, noting that disagreement has not prevented cooperation between the two nations.
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