Look past the pomp to see the deep bonds of friendship behind King Charles III’s state visit
By Christian Turner
Published on April 27, 2026.
The King and Queen Camilla of the UK are on a state visit celebrating 250 years of American independence. The visit comes as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump celebrate the close ties between the two countries. King Charles made his first trip to Washington, DC in 1970, aged 21, and as Prince of Wales, he visited the United States 19 times. This is the first state visit of Trump's second term as a sign of their friendship. The state visit will celebrate the ways the two nations now work together to make people richer, safer and happier. The UK and US have shared significant economic interests and invest more in each other's economies than any other on earth, contributing to growth, skilled jobs and opportunities for working families.
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