King Charles III to visit U.S. with Queen Camilla for historic 250th anniversary celebrations
Charles III and Camilla are set to travel to the United States next week for their first official state visit, marking the country’s 250th anniversary. The trip will include stops in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Virginia, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to Buckingham Palace, the four-day visit will take place from April 27 to April 30.
The program includes a bilateral meeting between King Charles and U.S. President Donald Trump. First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla are also expected to hold a separate meeting. The schedule further features a garden party, a ceremonial military review, and a state dinner at the White House.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the visit will highlight the shared history of the two nations, as well as the depth of their economic, security, and cultural ties, alongside strong people-to-people connections.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that President Trump warned NATO could face “very serious examining,” criticizing the alliance for what he described as insufficient support for the United States during its conflict with Iran.