King Charles and Queen Camilla made history with their visit to the United States – their first since Charles acceded to the throne in 2022.
The British monarchs made it overseas for the four-day visit despite fears it wouldn’t go ahead following a incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
They were hosted at the White House by Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, for a state dinner, while they have also rubbed shoulders with Hollywood’s elite.
Charles and Camilla were joined by Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour and Lionel Richie, among others, in New York during the trip.
There have been no shortage of memorable moments, so scroll on for some of the best pictures from the trip.
April 30, 2026
Charles has officially touched down in Hamilton, Bermuda!
It marks Charles’ first visit to a British Overseas Territory as Sovereign, and the first ever visit by a reigning King to Bermuda.
Charles set off on the next leg of his trip solo after he was joined by Queen Camilla in the US.
April 30, 2026
Queen Camilla paid a visit to a horse farm in Virginia horse farm on the last day of the US state visit.
A keen horse rider since birth, Camilla is a patron of a number of equestrian charities, following in royal tradition.
This was Camilla’s last stop before returning to the UK, while Charles headed off to Bermuda.
April 30, 2026
Charles and Camilla attended a community block party and pot luck celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of independence on the fourth and final day of their tour.
They appeared in excellent spirits as they smiled and posed for photographs alongside Front Royal Mayor Lori Athey Cockrell.
April 30, 2026
Charles visited Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, Virginia and soaked in the stunning views.
A keen environmentalist, he was seen walking through the grounds before meeting with workers.
April 29, 2026
Charles and Camilla rubbed shoulders with Lionel Richie at the Greater Together Reception on the third day of their visit.
The event took place at auction house Christie’s in New York City, and the singer looked thrilled to be rubbing shoulders with royalty.
April 29, 2026
Royalty collided with Sex and the City in an unlikely collaboration during the stateside trip!
Camilla caught up with the franchise’s leading star, Sarah Jessica Parker, at a literacy event at the New York Public Library.
April 29, 2026
Camilla was also seen sharing a kiss with Anna Wintour at the New York Public Library as she rubbed shoulders with the fashion elite.
April 29, 2026
Charles and Camilla visited the 9/11 memorial in New York City, where they were seen stopping to greet first responders.
The visit came hours after Charles called on the US to maintain its leadership role in the world and to support the Ukraine and NATO.
April 28, 2026
Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, hosted Charles and Camilla for a state dinner at the White House to mark their arrival.
A huge guest list was in attendance and Charles addressed a joint meeting of Congress as part of the trip to celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary of its independence.
April 27, 2026
Charles and Camilla kicked off their four-day visit with a ceremonial welcome at the White House.
The US President and the First Lady were there to welcome the King to the USA.
What was the White House shooting?
There were concerns that the British monarchs may no longer go to the US following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 25.
Charles and Camilla were due to touch down in the US on April 27, and Buckingham Palace confirmed that the visit was still going ahead as planned after the shooting attempt.
“Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned,” a statement read.
“The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the Visit getting underway tomorrow.”
This quashes any uncertainty around Charles’ trip after a gunman attempted to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner on April 25.
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the scene, and nobody was killed in the attempted attack, though one officer wearing a bulletproof vest was hospitalised.
A suspect has been taken into police custody. A motive for the shooting is being investigated.
According to reports, Charles’ security was reviewed, and one or two minor adjustments were made in light of the incident.
PEOPLE understands that Charles and Camilla also reached out privately to Trump and his wife, Melania, after the shooting incident.
Charles and Camilla are due to spend four days across Washington and New York, followed by a royal visit to Bermuda.
Why did King Charles visit the US?
The visit marked the 250th anniversary of American Independence and will include a state dinner at the White House.
It also marked the first time a UK monarch has visited the US in almost 20 years. Queen Elizabeth last visited America in 2007.
Following four days in America, Charles then headed to Bermuda, the oldest self-governing overseas territory in the British Commonwealth.
It will be His Majesty’s first Royal visit as monarch to a British Overseas Territory.
An earlier official announcement from the Palace confirmed the historic US visit: “On advice of His Majesty’s Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America.
“Their Majesties’ programme will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.”
There had been widespread calls for Charles to boycott the trip in light of Trump lashing out at the UK and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Iran war.
Trump has always expressed his fondness for Charles, but the US’s relationship with the UK has been souring in recent months over their stances on the conflict in the Middle East.
A statement from the Palace confirmed that the state visit was being made in line with government advice, in line with tradition.
Will King Charles reunite with Harry during the trip?
Charles is not expected to reunite with Harry, who lives in California, during his trip to Washington.
Experts have claimed that Charles won’t make a detour to see Harry and his family: wife Meghan Markle, and kids, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
“While some close to the palace quietly suggest the Sussexes could travel east for a discreet meeting in Washington, their presence would dominate headlines, eclipsing the state visit, so for that reason, it remains improbable,” royal expert Rob Jobson told Hello! magazine.
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