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President Trump, First Lady greet King Charles, Queen Camilla
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House as they begin their state visit to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
WASHINGTON - King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the U.S. from April 27–30 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Their visit includes a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress, ahead of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ declaration of independence from British rule.
Here are the latest updates:
A second garden party
Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla attend a garden party at the residense of Sir Christian Turner (2R), British ambassador to the US in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Samir HUSSEIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
7:40 p.m. - Following his White House visit, King Charles and Queen Camilla went to the home of British Ambassador Christian Turner for a garden party at his residence in Washington, D.C.
Visiting the White House bee hive
U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the White House garden and bee hive on the South Lawn of the White House on day one of their State Visit to the United States of America on April 27, 2026 …
7:32 p.m. ET - Following their private conversations over tea, President Trump and Melania Trump escorted their royal guests to the White House garden for a party that included leading state officials and dignitaries.
Charles and Camilla were also taken to see the newly installed bee hive on the South Lawn.
Afternoon tea at the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host King Charles III and Queen Camilla for tea at the White House on day one of the royal couple's state visit on April 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C. The visit includes stops at the nation's ca …
7:19 p.m. ET - Following their arrival at the White House, the royal family sat down with the Trumps for one of the most famous British tradition: an afternoon tea.
Images released after the meeting showed President Donald and Melania Trump, King Charles, and Queen Camilla sitting alone together around a tea service in the White House Green Room ahead of a planned garden party.
President Trump, First Lady welcome royal couple
US President Donald Trump (C/R) and First Lady Melania Trump (R) pose for photos with Britain's King Charles III (C/L) and Britain's Queen Camilla upon arrival at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2026. (Photo by SA …
4:19 p.m. ET - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were waiting in front of the White House as King Charles III and Queen Camila arrived for the first stop on their U.S. tour.
After pausing for photographs, the Trumps and the royal couple headed inside. According to the White House schedule, they will first have tea together before taking a tour of the new White House beehive.
Related: White House honey program expands with addition of new beehive on South Lawn
King Charles III & Queen Camilla greeted at airport
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD - APRIL 27: King Charles III and Queen Camila are prepared to be greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley (2nd L) as they disembark their plane upon their arrival on day one of their State Visit to the United States, o …
3:56 p.m. ET - King Charles III and Queen Camilla were welcomed Monday at Joint Base Andrews by the children of British military families who are based in the United States.
The children greeted the royal couple with flowers as they reached the bottom of the boarding stairs. After a U.S. military band played the national anthems of the U.S. and the U.K., Charles and Camilla got into a black car to be driven to the White House.
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King Charles III, Queen Camilla arrive in the U.S. for royal state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for their four‑day state visit marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.
King Charles III & Queen Camilla touch down in Maryland
3:08 p.m. ET - King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, shortly before 3 p.m. as he arrived for a four-day visit to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence.
The royals were greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley. He will head to the White House where the will be greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by US Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 27, 2026. King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salva …
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 27, 2026. King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain's frayed ties with Donald Trump, am …
Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla step off their plane upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 27, 2026. King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain's fray …
The backstory:
Charles has visited the U.S. 19 times, and April’s visit is his first state visit to the country since becoming king on September 8, 2022, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
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Charles ascended to the throne at the age of 73, making him the oldest person to become the British monarch. His coronation took place on May 6, 2023.
The Source: FOX News contributed to this report.