King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Embark on State Visit to the United States
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to undertake a state visit to the United States in late April, marking the first state trip by a British monarch to the U.S. since Queen Elizabeth II's 2007 tour. The high-stakes diplomatic mission aims to repair relations with President Donald Trump amid deepening tensions over the Iran war.
The visit, which had been the subject of weeks of speculation and controversy, comes as the White House and Downing Street remain publicly at odds over Britain's refusal to join offensive operations in the Middle East. President Trump has repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, but has expressed a positive tone towards the King, describing him as "a friend of mine" and "a great gentleman."
The King and Queen are expected to attend a state dinner at the White House and Charles will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress, an honour last accorded to a British monarch when his mother addressed U.S. lawmakers in 1991 following the Gulf War.
