US EditionKing Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
The four-day trip includes a joint session of Congress, White House ceremonies and commemorations of the Sept. 11 attacks, officials said.
- Beginning Monday, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will embark on a four-day state visit, which Buckingham Palace stated will mark the 250th anniversary of independence while celebrating historic connections between the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Addressing frictions over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies, the visit aims to calm tensions regarding his refusal to support President Donald Trump's war against Iran, according to presidential historian Douglas Brinkley.
- Featuring a White House tea and an address to Congress, the itinerary includes a formal arrival with a 21-gun salute, mirroring diplomatic traditions used by the late Queen Elizabeth II to smooth relations.
- Officials confirmed there will be no meeting with victims of Jeffrey Epstein or Prince Harry, navigating potential scrutiny surrounding Prince Andrew's links to the convicted sex offender.
- Focusing on enduring ties, the monarchy aims to maintain the "special relationship" despite transient policy disputes between the two nations.
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The arrival is scheduled on the afternoon of Monday 27 April, when Donald Trump and the First Lady will welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla (ANSA)
King Charles III and Camilla begin US visit Monday: meeting with Trump and will address Congress
Beginning Monday 27 and until Thursday 30, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be on a state visit to the United States, with engagements in Washington DC, New York and Virginia, which will include private meetings with President Donald Trump, addressing Congress and an agenda marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
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