King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the US for state visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington for a four-day state visit highlighting relations between the United Kingdom and the United States. The royal couple were welcomed with a red carpet ceremony before meeting US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. The visit comes as the US approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain.

Royal couple welcomed with ceremony

A red carpet was rolled out for King Charles and Queen Camilla as they began their visit to the United States.

They were greeted with flowers by children of UK service personnel stationed in the US. The couple then walked through a guard of honour as a military band played both the US and UK national anthems.

Meeting at the White House

King Charles and Queen Camilla later arrived at the White House, where they were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

The royal couple attended a special afternoon tea held in their honour.

First visit since 2007

The visit marks the first official trip to the United States by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II’s state visit in 2007.

The four-day programme is expected to focus on the historic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Reception at the British Embassy

After their White House meeting, King Charles and Queen Camilla left for an outdoor reception held in their honour at the British Embassy.

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