Charles III visits South Wales for his 77th birthday
Charles III celebrated his 77th birthday on November 14th. He ascended the throne in 2022 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be in the United States from April 27th to 30th for a four-day trip to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, with stops in Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia.
This visit will be the first state visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited the United States in 2007, and will include a reception at the White House, the King’s address to Parliament, and an official dinner.
“This visit will be an opportunity to recognize the shared history of our countries, the breadth of economic, security and cultural ties that have developed since then, and the deep people-to-people ties that bind our communities together,” according to a release from the British Embassy on Tuesday, April 14.
Here’s what you need to know about the royal family’s visit to the United States.
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The King and Queen will arrive in Washington, D.C., on April 27, and will be greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a private tea time at the White House, the British Embassy said.
The visit will also include a garden party, viewing ceremony and a bilateral meeting between King Charles and the president, while Queen Camilla and the first lady are scheduled to hold a separate meeting.
As USA TODAY previously reported, the king is scheduled to address a joint session of Parliament on April 28, becoming the second British monarch to do so. Her mother Queen Elizabeth addressed Congress during a visit to the United States in 1991.
Later that day, the king and queen will return to the White House to attend a state dinner hosted by the president and first lady.
Before departing Washington, the royal couple will lay wreaths and flowers in memory of fallen soldiers, intended to highlight the long-standing military partnership between Britain and the United States.
The visit will then move to New York City, where the King and Queen will meet with first responders and families of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
While in New York, the King will visit grassroots community organizations that mentor children and youth affected by food insecurity through sustainable urban agriculture after-school programs, reflecting his long-standing interest in environmental and social issues.
Queen Camilla will attend events celebrating the two countries’ shared love of literature, including AA Miln’s Winnie the Pooh stories, which celebrate his 100th birthday this year.
The U.S. leg of the tour will conclude in Virginia, where the King and Queen will see performances by Appalachian cultural groups that represent an important part of the region’s heritage. The visit will include a community “block party” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary before the royal couple depart for Bermuda, a British overseas territory where King Charles is head of state. Contributors: USA TODAY’s Natalie Neisa Alland and Brendan Morrow. Reuters
