King Charles III and Queen Camilla swept into Washington, D.C., for a historic state visit tied to America’s 250th anniversary, meeting President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and packing days of ceremony, speeches and poignant stops into a short trip. Read on to discover the full story!
The couple arrived April 27 in Maryland and were welcomed at the White House with a private tea, a tour of the renovated residence and a garden party attended by U.S. and U.K. guests. They were greeted by children from British military families and praised by U.S. protocol officials for honoring the bilateral relationship.