Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a State Visit to the United States in late April, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
This visit, made at the invitation of the U.S. President and on the advice of the British Government, will be the King’s first State Visit to the U.S. since he ascended to the throne.
While specific dates and program details for both countries will be announced closer to the trip, the itinerary is expected to include a state dinner at the White House and an address to Congress, according to officials. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the state dinner during a press conference last week.
The visit is viewed as a timely opportunity for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen the “special relationship” between the UK and the U.S., following a prolonged period of tension between his administration and the U.S. President.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “Their Majesties’ programme will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social network: “Melania and I are pleased to announce that Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a historic state visit from 27-30 April, which will include a beautiful banquet dinner at the White House on the evening of 28 April.
“This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our great country.
I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!”
Since Trump started the Iran war he has called on the UK and NATO allies to help him in attacking the Persian country.
On Tuesday Trump wrote on social media: “All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.
“You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated.
“The hard part is done. Go get your own oil! President DJT.”
