British King to Visit US from 27th, Heading to Washington, New York, and Virginia
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States from April 27th to 30th, visiting Washington, New York, and Virginia. The itinerary includes an informal meeting with President Trump and the First Lady, and a speech to the US Congress. Afterwards, on May 1st, he will travel to the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda to engage in activities promoting biodiversity and understanding the history of the slave trade. This visit celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence and emphasizes the historical, economic, and cultural ties between the UK and the US.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yun-yu, London, 14th) Buckingham Palace announced today that King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States from April 27th to 30th, with an itinerary covering Washington, New York, and Virginia. He will then proceed to the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda on May 1st, with the entire visit concluding on the 2nd.
Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles III will visit the US with Queen Camilla to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, highlighting the historical ties between the UK and the US, as well as the deep and broad economic, security, cultural, and people-to-people relationships.
According to the plan, upon arriving at the first stop, Washington, King Charles III and Camilla will first receive an informal reception from US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, in the form of a private tea party. King Charles III and Camilla will then attend a garden party, celebrating the UK-US bilateral connection with invited guests from various fields.
Trump will formally receive King Charles III and Camilla at the White House, with a ceremony including a military parade. King Charles III is expected to attend UK-US bilateral talks with Trump, and then, accompanied by Camilla, deliver a speech to the US Congress.
After the speech, King Charles III and Camilla will return to the White House for a state dinner hosted by Trump and Melania.
Buckingham Palace stated that this will be the first time a British monarch addresses the US Congress since Queen Elizabeth II's state visit to the US in 1991. The two speeches will be 35 years apart.
Before leaving Washington for New York, King Charles III and Camilla will lay wreaths and flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marking the long-standing military partnership between the UK and the US.
According to Buckingham Palace's plan, in New York, King Charles III and Camilla will attend a series of soft activities related to economy, culture and arts, and child welfare. They will also mourn the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and meet with rescue workers and families of the victims. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 incident.
It is worth mentioning that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the children's book "Winnie-the-Pooh." Camilla, who is dedicated to promoting and loves reading herself, is expected to touch upon the shared love for "Winnie-the-Pooh" among British and American readers at a UK-US literature reception in New York. Both the author and illustrator of "Winnie-the-Pooh" are British.
After concluding their New York itinerary, in Virginia, King Charles III and Camilla will attend a series of community, ecological conservation, and indigenous cultural activities.
King Charles III will then travel to Bermuda for a two-day visit. Buckingham Palace stated that this is Charles's first visit to a British Overseas Territory as monarch.
According to the itinerary provided by Buckingham Palace, King Charles III will conduct on-site inspections of Bermuda's biodiversity and ecological conservation projects, meet with representatives from Bermuda's cultural, artistic, and creative fields, attend activities related to Bermuda's maritime culture, and visit museums and exhibitions on Bermuda's history to deepen "understanding of Bermuda's connection with the transatlantic slave trade."
In addition, King Charles III will meet with Bermuda Coast Guard personnel to understand how they ensure the safety of surrounding waters and combat illegal maritime activities. He will also inaugurate a newly built Coast Guard station.
"Space sustainability" is also an issue King Charles III intends to focus on. According to the plan, King Charles III will meet with representatives from the UK Space Agency to understand the UK's plans to assist in building a new telescope observation station in Bermuda. Buckingham Palace stated that the construction of the telescope observation station will help track space debris and maintain international space sustainability. (Editor: Tian Ruihua) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yun-yu, London, 14th) Buckingham Palace announced today that King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States from April 27th to 30th, with an itinerary covering Washington, New York, and Virginia. He will then proceed to the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda on May 1st, with the entire visit concluding on the 2nd.
Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles III will visit the US with Queen Camilla to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, highlighting the historical ties between the UK and the US, as well as the deep and broad economic, security, cultural, and people-to-people relationships.
According to the plan, upon arriving at the first stop, Washington, King Charles III and Camilla will first receive an informal reception from US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, in the form of a private tea party. King Charles III and Camilla will then attend a garden party, celebrating the UK-US bilateral connection with invited guests from various fields.
Trump will formally receive King Charles III and Camilla at the White House, with a ceremony including a military parade. King Charles III is expected to attend UK-US bilateral talks with Trump, and then, accompanied by Camilla, deliver a speech to the US Congress.
After the speech, King Charles III and Camilla will return to the White House for a state dinner hosted by Trump and Melania.
Buckingham Palace stated that this will be the first time a British monarch addresses the US Congress since Queen Elizabeth II's state visit to the US in 1991. The two speeches will be 35 years apart.
Before leaving Washington for New York, King Charles III and Camilla will lay wreaths and flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marking the long-standing military partnership between the UK and the US.
According to Buckingham Palace's plan, in New York, King Charles III and Camilla will attend a series of soft activities related to economy, culture and arts, and child welfare. They will also mourn the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and meet with rescue workers and families of the victims. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 incident.
It is worth mentioning that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the children's book "Winnie-the-Pooh." Camilla, who is dedicated to promoting and loves reading herself, is expected to touch upon the shared love for "Winnie-the-Pooh" among British and American readers at a UK-US literature reception in New York. Both the author and illustrator of "Winnie-the-Pooh" are British.
After concluding their New York itinerary, in Virginia, King Charles III and Camilla will attend a series of community, ecological conservation, and indigenous cultural activities.
King Charles III will then travel to Bermuda for a two-day visit. Buckingham Palace stated that this is Charles's first visit to a British Overseas Territory as monarch.
According to the itinerary provided by Buckingham Palace, King Charles III will conduct on-site inspections of Bermuda's biodiversity and ecological conservation projects, meet with representatives from Bermuda's cultural, artistic, and creative fields, attend activities related to Bermuda's maritime culture, and visit museums and exhibitions on Bermuda's history to deepen "understanding of Bermuda's connection with the transatlantic slave trade."
In addition, King Charles III will meet with Bermuda Coast Guard personnel to understand how they ensure the safety of surrounding waters and combat illegal maritime activities. He will also inaugurate a newly built Coast Guard station.
"Space sustainability" is also an issue King Charles III intends to focus on. According to the plan, King Charles III will meet with representatives from the UK Space Agency to understand the UK's plans to assist in building a new telescope observation station in Bermuda. Buckingham Palace stated that the construction of the telescope observation station will help track space debris and maintain international space sustainability. (Editor: Tian Ruihua) 1150415
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FAQ
When will King Charles III visit the United States?
He will visit the United States from April 27th to 30th.
Where will the King visit in the United States?
He will visit Washington, New York, and Virginia.
Where will the King go after his visit to the United States?
He will head to the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda on May 1st.