Britain’s King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, were in the United States this week for his first state visit to the country.

The couple was welcomed Monday by their hosts, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, before a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC.

On Tuesday, the King and Trump participated in much pomp and circumstance, including a military review at the White House. The King also gave a joint address to Congress hours before a state dinner.

The royals spent time in New York on Wednesday and then spent much of Thursday in Virginia before departing the country.

The King’s visit came as US-UK relations are strained by the war in Iran, with Trump slamming Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s refusal to assist the US militarily. Although the King must stay above politics, his government was hoping that his US tour could help ease tensions.

The King is seen off by British Ambassador Christian Turner and White House Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley.
The King is seen off by British Ambassador Christian Turner and White House Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley.
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Personnel fix the red carpet leading to the royals' plane.
Personnel fix the red carpet leading to the royals' plane.
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Charles visits Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on Thursday.
Charles visits Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on Thursday.
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Camilla is presented with flowers by Violet Marek after arriving at Smitten Farm in The Plains, Virginia.
Camilla is presented with flowers by Violet Marek after arriving at Smitten Farm in The Plains, Virginia.
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The King looks on as students from Warren County High School are sworn in as junior park rangers at Shenandoah National Park.
The King looks on as students from Warren County High School are sworn in as junior park rangers at Shenandoah National Park.
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Charles holds a goat's hoof while he speaks with community members during a block party in Front Royal, Virginia, on Thursday.
Charles holds a goat's hoof while he speaks with community members during a block party in Front Royal, Virginia, on Thursday.
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Charles and Camilla, along with Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, right, and Front Royal Mayor Lori A. Cockrell, left, attend a parade and block party.
Charles and Camilla, along with Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, right, and Front Royal Mayor Lori A. Cockrell, left, attend a parade and block party.
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King Charles faces a wreath Thursday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
King Charles faces a wreath Thursday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Charles and Camilla take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Charles and Camilla take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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The King wears his military service medals at Arlington National Cemetery.
The King wears his military service medals at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Charles speaks with military personnel at Arlington National Cemetery.
Charles speaks with military personnel at Arlington National Cemetery.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Charles and Camilla for a departure ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday. “The greatest king!” Trump proclaimed <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F30%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmolm54eg00003b6qwx4j4w8k">during the photo op</a>.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Charles and Camilla for a departure ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday. “The greatest king!” Trump proclaimed during the photo op.
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Charles feeds chickens while visiting Harlem Grown, an urban farm community project in New York, on Wednesday, April 29.
Charles feeds chickens while visiting Harlem Grown, an urban farm community project in New York, on Wednesday, April 29.
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The King receives a letter from a young attendee at the Harlem Grown event.
The King receives a letter from a young attendee at the Harlem Grown event.
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla walk down steps at the New York Public Library. Camilla took part in a literary event and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F29%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmokazbi000003b6q7oxeobln">helped one famous stuffed animal reunite with his friends</a>.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla walk down steps at the New York Public Library. Camilla took part in a literary event and helped one famous stuffed animal reunite with his friends.
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Camilla greets fashion mogul Anna Wintour at the literary event.
Camilla greets fashion mogul Anna Wintour at the literary event.
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Charles attends a UK-US trade event at New York's Rockefeller Center on Wednesday.
Charles attends a UK-US trade event at New York's Rockefeller Center on Wednesday.
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Charles and Camilla are accompanied by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as they visit the 9/11 Memorial on Wednesday.
Charles and Camilla are accompanied by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as they visit the 9/11 Memorial on Wednesday.
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The royals were in New York a day after a state dinner in Washington, DC.
The royals were in New York a day after a state dinner in Washington, DC.
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King Charles and President Donald Trump drink to a toast during a state dinner on Tuesday, April 28.
King Charles and President Donald Trump drink to a toast during a state dinner on Tuesday, April 28.
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First lady Melania Trump joins her husband and the royals as they arrive for the state dinner.
First lady Melania Trump joins her husband and the royals as they arrive for the state dinner.
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US Vice President JD Vance, left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as King Charles arrives to address a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday.
US Vice President JD Vance, left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as King Charles arrives to address a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday.
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US lawmakers applaud as Charles speaks in the House Chamber on Tuesday. It was just the second time a British monarch had addressed Congress. The King was welcomed with an extended standing ovation, and much of <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F28%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmoj13axj000s3b6q4xxiztao">his speech</a> focused on the kinship and history between the United States and the United Kingdom.
US lawmakers applaud as Charles speaks in the House Chamber on Tuesday. It was just the second time a British monarch had addressed Congress. The King was welcomed with an extended standing ovation, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Charles heads to Johnson's office for a meeting before his address to Congress.
Charles heads to Johnson's office for a meeting before his address to Congress.
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The King and the House speaker walk through Statuary Hall at the US Capitol.
The King and the House speaker walk through Statuary Hall at the US Capitol.
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King Charles and President Trump are flanked by some of their top officials as they meet in the White House Oval Office on Tuesday.
King Charles and President Trump are flanked by some of their top officials as they meet in the White House Oval Office on Tuesday.
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From left, Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd during a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F28%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmoil21jj0000356qu8zbzq3i">state arrival ceremony at the White House</a> on Tuesday.
From left, Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd during a state arrival ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.
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People wait on the South Lawn of the White House before Tuesday's arrival ceremony.
People wait on the South Lawn of the White House before Tuesday's arrival ceremony.
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Trump and King Charles inspect troops together during the arrival ceremony.
Trump and King Charles inspect troops together during the arrival ceremony.
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A military honor guard marches at the White House.
A military honor guard marches at the White House.
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Trump talks to King Charles on Tuesday. The royals flew in on Monday and spent part of the afternoon at the White House.
Trump talks to King Charles on Tuesday. The royals flew in on Monday and spent part of the afternoon at the White House.
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Members of the US Marine Corps marching band prepare for Tuesday's arrival ceremony outside of the White House.
Members of the US Marine Corps marching band prepare for Tuesday's arrival ceremony outside of the White House.
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The royals and the Trumps have afternoon tea at the White House on Monday, April 27.
The royals and the Trumps have afternoon tea at the White House on Monday, April 27.
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Charles mingles with guests Monday during a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F27%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmohrktyv000r3b6qdj1plgss">garden party</a> at the British Embassy in Washington, DC.
Charles mingles with guests Monday during a garden party at the British Embassy in Washington, DC.
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Charles and Camilla stand between British Ambassador Christian Turner and his wife, Claire, as the national anthem plays at the garden party on Monday.
Charles and Camilla stand between British Ambassador Christian Turner and his wife, Claire, as the national anthem plays at the garden party on Monday.
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The royals and the Trumps chat together at the White House on Monday.
The royals and the Trumps chat together at the White House on Monday.
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The four walk on the South Lawn to check out <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2026%2F04%2F27%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fking-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit%3Fpost-id%3Dcmohlqs1d000c3b6qejiw0051">the new White House beehive</a>.
The four walk on the South Lawn to check out the new White House beehive.
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The King and the president speak together after the royals arrived to the White House.
The King and the president speak together after the royals arrived to the White House.
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Charles and Camilla stand next to the new White House beehive, which is shaped like a miniature version of the White House. Charles is a keen supporter of beekeeping. Buckingham Palace is home to four beehives, which produce the honey Charles enjoys in his tea — and which his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, once gave as a gift to the late Pope Francis.
Charles and Camilla stand next to the new White House beehive, which is shaped like a miniature version of the White House. Charles is a keen supporter of beekeeping. Buckingham Palace is home to four beehives, which produce the honey Charles enjoys in his tea — and which his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, once gave as a gift to the late Pope Francis.
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The royals and the Trumps pose for a photo in front of the White House.
The royals and the Trumps pose for a photo in front of the White House.
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Camilla steps out from her car after arriving to the White House.
Camilla steps out from her car after arriving to the White House.
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Charles and Camilla are greeted by US Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Charles and Camilla are greeted by US Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
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The King shakes hands as he walks through a military cordon at the airport.
The King shakes hands as he walks through a military cordon at the airport.
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The royals' plane arrives at Joint Base Andrews.
The royals' plane arrives at Joint Base Andrews.
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Members of the US military roll out the red carpet in advance of the royals' arrival at Joint Base Andrews.
Members of the US military roll out the red carpet in advance of the royals' arrival at Joint Base Andrews.
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