The royal couple will visit<\/a> Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia from April 27 through April 30, marking King Charles\u2019 first official state visit to the United States as monarch, Buckingham Palace announced.<\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth II previously carried out four state visits to the U.S. in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.<\/p>\n FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP PRAISED FOR ‘UNWAVERING COMMITMENT’ TO BATTLE-SCARRED VICTIMS<\/a><\/p>\n President Donald Trump, who will host the royal couple at the White House<\/a>, said he is looking forward to the visit.<\/p>\n Speaking to Fox News anchor Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday<\/a>,” Trump said the royals’ trip to the U.S. was moving forward as planned.<\/p>\n King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at their U.S. visit beginning Monday. (Aaron Chown – WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “King Charles is coming, and he’s a great guy, and we look forward to it,” Trump said. “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”<\/p>\n In a statement to Fox News Digital on Sunday, a Buckingham Palace<\/a> spokesperson confirmed that the shooting over the weekend at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., has not derailed the royals’ visit.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n “Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on [the] advice of [the] government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”<\/p>\n Their trip comes during a milestone year commemorating 250 years<\/a> since the United States declared independence, during the reign of the king\u2019s ancestor, King George III.<\/p>\n Here are some of the highly anticipated stops on King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s historic visit this week.<\/p>\n Washington, DC<\/p>\n The visit begins in the nation\u2019s capital, where King Charles and Queen Camilla<\/a> are expected to be welcomed by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a private tea, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n The trip will begin in Washington, D.C., where King Charles and Queen Camilla will be greeted by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at a private tea. (Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The pair will later attend a formal White House ceremony featuring a military review of troops, followed by a state dinner hosted by the president and first lady<\/a>, the White House announced in a statement.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/a><\/p>\n King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has delivered remarks to a joint meeting, after Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s address in 1991, according to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n New York City<\/p>\n After Washington, the king and queen will travel to New York City<\/a>, where they are expected to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary later this year, Fox News reported.<\/p>\n After Washington, D.C., the king and queen will visit New York City to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Samir Hussein\/WireImage)<\/p>\n They will meet with first responders and families of victims, in addition to other engagements in the city.<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n King Charles is set to visit a community organization focused on mentoring children through sustainable urban farming initiatives, while Queen Camilla will attend an event celebrating literature, including the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, People magazine reported.<\/p>\n Virginia<\/p>\n The trip will wrap up in Virginia<\/a>, where the royal couple will attend a community block party marking America 250, the nationwide celebration of the country\u2019s 250th birthday, as Fox News has reported.<\/p>\n In Virginia, the royal couple will attend a community block party celebrating America\u2019s 250th birthday. (Phil Noble – WPA Pool\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n King Charles is also expected to visit a national park to meet with Indigenous communities involved in conservation efforts, while Queen Camilla will attend an event spotlighting U.S. horse racing<\/a>, Fox13 reported.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/a><\/p>\n “He’s a friend of mine<\/a> for a long time. So he’s coming, and we’re going to have a great time. And he represents his nation like nobody else can do,” Trump said, praising King Charles on “Fox News Sunday<\/a>,”<\/p>\n![\"President](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1777279594_371_royals-donald-trump-melania.jpeg\")
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