President Trump Hosts King Charles III for State Visit to Mark 250th Anniversary of Independence

U.S.-U.K. Diplomatic Relations·March 24 – April 29, 2026

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President Trump Hosts King Charles III for State Visit to Mark 250th Anniversary of Independence

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a formal state visit from April 27 to April 30, 2026. This event was the first state visit of the president's second term. It featured a military ceremony with all six service branches. Buckingham Palace confirmed the trip in late March after initial reports said the King would visit to honor the special relationship between the two nations. On April 28, the White House held a State Dinner to celebrate the alliance as the United States marks its 250th anniversary. President Trump called the visit momentous and said he greatly respects the King. Some reports suggested the United Kingdom planned the visit to mollify the president and keep a strong connection with his administration.

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Policies

These two policy statements outline the official schedule and diplomatic goals for the royal visit. The first document covers the overall state visit while the second focuses specifically on the state dinner celebrating the American semiquincentennial.

White House State Dinner for King Charles III

UK State Visit: King Charles III Visits the White House