What to know about King Charles, Queen Camilla amid their US visit
What to know about King Charles, Queen Camilla amid their US visit
Edward Segarra, USA TODAYMon, April 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM UTC
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are coming stateside.
The British royals are set to visit President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 27, kicking off a much anticipated four-day state visit that marks the king's first U.S. trip since his 2022 coronation.
Charles and Camilla's visit is being framed as a chance to repair a rift between two countries with deep ties. Tensions have risen in recent months between the United States and the United Kingdom over a slew of topics, like the war in Iran, tariffs and NATO, including the importance of the military alliance and perceived lack of support from other member countries for U.S. operations.
Here's everything you about the royals' state visit.
Royal state visit live updates: King Charles, Queen Camilla kick off US trip with White House visit
When is King Charles coming to US?
King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit is scheduled to begin Monday, April 27.
King Charles schedule today
The king and queen have a packed first day in the nation's capital. They will join President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for tea at the White House before touring the newly unveiled and expanded White House beehive on the South Lawn near the Kitchen Garden.
Later on Monday, the monarchs will attend a garden party with a roster of guests.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's US visit schedule
King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit, which runs from April 27 to April 30, will include garden parties, a state dinner and even a brief trip to the Big Apple.
On Tuesday, Trump and King Charles will hold a bilateral meeting, while Melania Trump and Queen Camilla are scheduled to lead a separate educational event with students at the White House Tennis Pavilion. The king will also address a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, marking only the second time a British monarch has done so.
King Charles, Queen Camilla US visit: See the royals' full schedule
Charles and Camilla head to New York City on Wednesday, where the British royals will visit the 9/11 Memorial at One World Trade Center and speak with families of victims and first responders involved in the attacks.
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The king and queen wrap up their trip on Thursday with a visit to Virginia, where Charles will visit a national park and attend community events and cultural performances. From there, the monarchs will travel to Bermuda, which is part of the U.K. Commonwealth.
What will King Charles wear during state visit?
Guests attending the royal garden party, set to take place at the British ambassador's residence in Washington D.C., are being discouraged from wearing hats.
According to an invitation obtained by the Washington Examiner's Rob Crilly, along with a customary dress code of lounge suits and day dresses, the invitation reads, "Hats Not Encouraged."
The dress code for a royal garden party, a tradition dating back centuries, includes lounge or business suits for men and day dresses for women, usually paired with hats or fascinators — headpieces consisting of feathers, flowers or beads. Men are also sometimes seen wearing top hats with their dress.
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How old is King Charles?
Born in November 1948, King Charles III is 77 years old.
How old is Queen Camilla?
Born in July 1947, Queen Camilla is 78 years old.
Who is next in line after King Charles III?
The heir to the throne after King Charles is his son, Prince William. The royal, son of Charles and the late Princess Diana, took over as Prince of Wales after Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
What type of cancer does King Charles have?
Buckingham Palace revealed in February 2024 that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer after having a "corrective procedure" to treat his enlarged prostate.
The palace did not disclose the type of cancer Charles had.
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Contributing: Nicole Fallert, Kate Perez, James Powel, Taijuan Moorman, Brendan Morrow and Jay Stahl, USA TODAY
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