The Most Memorable Photos of King Charles' State Visit to the U.S

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania as they arrived at the White House Monday afternoon.Trump and the First Lady exchanged handshakes and brief remarks with the royal couple as they stopped for photographs on the red carpet in front of the world’s press. The quartet retreated to a drawing room inside where they were served afternoon tea.Charles and Camilla, who had earlier been welcomed at Joint Base Andrews by an honor guard, then moved to the British Embassy in D.C., where they were joined by several members of the Trump Administration and hundreds of other notable Washington names for a garden party. The four-day state visit is set to “celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship” between the U.K. and U.S., according to Buckingham Palace, but it comes at a time where the alliance is under great strain. There are numerous geopolitical tensions at play against the backdrop of the Iran war, the fallout of which has splintered the London-Washington relationship. Trump has repeatedly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his refusal to become actively involved in the conflict.In the weeks leading up to the state visit, there were calls for the trip to be cancelled, with U.K. lawmakers expressing worry over the heightened tensions.Starmer, in response, said the “monarchy is an important reminder of the long-standing bonds and enduring relationship between our two countries which are far greater than anyone who occupies any particular office at any particular time.”AdvertisementKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley, and Isla, 9, daughter of British embassy staff, and Sam, 8, child of Commander Gordon Clarke with Royal Navy, as they arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States on April 27, 2026 .Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty ImagesMembers of the honor guard march towards the plane as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States.Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty ImagesKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.Henry Nicholls—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesAdvertisementBut further security concerns were raised over the weekend, after a shooting incident unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner—the suspect of which has since been charged with the attempted assassination of Trump. “He'll be very safe,” said Trump on Sunday regarding Charles’ visit after the incident. “They are so looking forward to being here.”The royal couple will have a packed schedule in the U.S. Following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, Charles will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. He’ll then be the guest of honor at the White House’s state banquet.Charles and Camilla will also spend time in Virginia and New York, before heading off to the British overseas territory of Bermuda.Here are the highlights of the British royals’ U.S. state visit so far.U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Queen Camilla and King Charles III on the South Lawn of the White House.Anna Moneymaker—Getty ImagesAdvertisementU.S. President Donald Trump talks Britain's King Charles upon his arrival at the White House.Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host Britain's King Charles III and Queen…

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