King Charles III and Queen Camilla are making their first-ever state visit to the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia.
The royals’ visit comes at a heightened time, following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and amid new strains between the U.K. and the U.S. over the war in Iran. It’s also happening under the shadow of Charles’ brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s connection to the ongoing Epstein scandal.
During the visit, Charles will deliver a rare joint address to Congress and there will be a state dinner at the White House.
In his speech on the South Lawn, President Trump took a moment to remember Queen Elizabeth II, who he called “an incredible woman who I had the privilege of getting to know.”
Trump was received by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace during a state visit in 2019, during his first term.
Trump said the late monarch was a “very special woman who is very greatly missed on both sides of that mighty Atlantic.”
President Trump, King Charles, first lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla observed the military flyover from the balcony of the White House.
Next, they are expected to go into the White House Blue Room, where King Charles and Queen Camilla will sign the White House guest book and exchange gifts with the president and first lady.
