LONDON, United Kingdom — The British are coming.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla aremaking their first state visitto the U.S. from Monday, April 27, to Thursday, April 30, with garden parties, a state dinner and a New York minute all in the royal diary.
Americans will be glued to the monarchs' tour across Washington, DC, New York City and Virginia, which marks the first royal visit since 2007, when Queen Elizabeth II was hosted by former President George W. Bush. His mother had a unique relationship with the White House and made three other state visits to the U.S. during her reign: in 1957, 1976, 1991. Charles also has visited the U.S. 19 times as Prince of Wales, according to Buckingham Palace.
The king's latest trip marksAmerica's 250th birthday, and will be a symbolic celebration of the United Kingdom's special relationship with the U.S.
Here's a day-by-day breakdown of the royals' schedule for their trip across the pond, according to statements from the White House and Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, was born on April 21, 1926. 2026 marks her 100th birthday, and the royal family is attending a number of events to mark what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.See all the pomp and circumstance, starting with King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a visit to the "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace on April 20, 2026, in London. The exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive display of Elizabeth II's fashion ever mounted as part of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the late monarch's birth. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Princess Anne smiles ahead of making a speech during the official opening of The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in The Regent’s Park on the 100th anniversary of her mother's birth on April 21, 2026, in London.
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Princess Kate and Prince William attend a reception at Buckingham Palace, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 2026, in London.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla cut the cake with Joan Illingworth during the reception at Buckingham Palace on April 21, 2026.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a visit to the "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace on April 20, 2026.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla with exhibition curator Caroline de Guitaut, left, during the exhibition visit.
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King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla talk with architect Norman Foster, flanked by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, as they attend a presentation on the final design recommendation for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial, during a visit to the British Museum in central London on April 21, 2026.
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King Charles III looks at a scaled sculpture by Martin Jennings, depicting Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, during a presentation on the final design recommendation for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Caroline de Guitaut, center.
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Britain's King Charles III shakes hands with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands, alongside chair of the British Museum Trustees, George Osborne, ahead of a presentation on the final design for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial on April 21, 2026.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla walk to a reception as part of a design recommendation viewing for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial, during a visit to the British Museum in central London on April 21, 2026.
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Photographs of Queen Elizabeth II are displayed ahead of a reception to celebrate her life, at Buckingham Palace on April 21, 2026.
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Princess Kate talks with guests as she attends a reception at Buckingham Palace, on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, on April 21, 2026, in London.
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King Charles III and Caroline de Guitaut, exhibition curator, during a visit to the "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace on April 20, 2026, in London.
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Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday – See the royal celebration
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, was born on April 21, 1926. 2026 marks her 100th birthday, and the royal family is attending a number of events to mark what would have been the lateQueen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.See all the pomp and circumstance, starting with King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a visit to the "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" exhibition at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace on April 20, 2026, in London. The exhibition is the largest and most comprehensive display of Elizabeth II's fashion ever mounted as part of events commemoratingthe 100th anniversary of the late monarch's birth.
Day 1: April 27
The King and Queen have a packed first day in the nation's capital. They will join PresidentDonald Trumpand first ladyMelania Trumpfor tea at the White House before touring thenewly unveiled and expanded White House beehiveon the South Lawn near the Kitchen Garden.
Later on Monday, the monarchs will attend a Garden Party with a roster of guests. And don't expect typical English tea party decorum: Guests at the British ambassador's residence in Washington DCare discouragedfrom wearing hats.
Day 2: April 28
On Tuesday, while Trump and King Charles hold a bilateral meeting, Melania Trump and Queen Camilla arescheduled to lead a separate educational eventwith students at the White House Tennis Pavilion.
The king is also set on Tuesday to address a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, marking only the second time a British monarch has done so. His mother spoke at the Capitol in 1991.
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He will speak to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives at a time when thelong-held alliance between theU.K. and U.S.faces challenges, including the war in Iran by the U.S. and a global strain on oil supply and tensions over NATO, as well as theimportance of the military allianceand perceived lack of support from other member countries for U.S. operations.
The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests andmuch pomp and circumstance.
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Day 3: April 29
The king and queen head to New York City, where Charles and Camilla will visit the 9/11 Memorial at One World Trade Center. The monarchs will meet with families of victims and first responders involved in the attacks.
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Day 4: April 30
The king is celebrating his appreciation for environmental causes while in the U.S. He wraps up his trip with a visit to Virginia, where he will see a national park and attend community events and cultural performances.
From there, the monarchs will travel to Bermuda, which is part of the U.K. Commonwealth.
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Contributing: Anthony Thompson
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