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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit parts of the United States from Monday, with new details outlining a multi-city tour to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
Buckingham Palace announced that the royal couple will visit Washington, DC, New York City and Virginia from April 27 to April 30, marking King Charles’s first official visit to the United States as monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II had previously paid four state visits to the United States, in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.
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President Donald Trump, who will host the royal couple at the White House, said he was looking forward to the visit.
Speaking to Fox News anchor Shannon Bream”fox news sundayTrump said the royal family’s visit to the US is progressing as planned.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on a US visit starting on Monday. (Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“King Charles is coming and he’s a great guy and we’re looking forward to it,” Trump said. “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital on Sunday, a buckingham palace The royal family’s visit has not been affected by the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington DC over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed.
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“Following discussions and taking action on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the day [the] advice of [the] Government, we can confirm that Their Majesties’ state visit will proceed as planned,” the spokesperson said.
“He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
His visit comes during a significant year marking 250 years since the United States declared independence during the reign of the king’s ancestor King George III.
Here are some of the most anticipated stops on King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s historic visit this week.
Washington DC
The visit will begin in the nation’s capital, where King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to be welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at a private tea, Reuters reports.
The visit will begin in Washington, DC, where King Charles and Queen Camilla will be welcomed by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at a private tea. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The White House announced in a statement that the pair would later participate in a formal White House ceremony featuring a military review of troops, followed by a state dinner hosted by the President and First Lady.
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King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress, marking only the second time a British monarch has delivered remarks to a joint meeting, following Queen Elizabeth II’s address in 1991, according to the Associated Press.
new york city
After Washington, the king and queen will travel to New York City, where they are expected to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary later this year, Fox News reports.
After Washington, DC, the King and Queen will visit New York City to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Sameer Hussain/WireImage)
They will meet with first responders and families of victims, in addition to other events in the city.
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As People magazine reports, King Charles is set to visit a community organization focused on mentoring children through sustainable urban agriculture initiatives, while Queen Camilla will attend an event celebrating literature, including the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Virginia
The tour will end in Virginia, where the royal couple will attend a community block party to mark America 250, a nationwide celebration of the country’s 250th birthday, Fox News reported.
The royal couple will attend a community block party celebrating America’s 250th birthday in Virginia. (Phil Noble – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
King Charles is also expected to visit a national park to meet indigenous communities involved in conservation efforts, while Queen Camilla will attend an event highlighting American horse racing, Fox13 reports.
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“he is a friend of mine For a long time. So he’s coming over, and we’ll have a great time. And he represents his nation like no one else can,” Trump said, praising King Charles.fox news sunday,”
Ashley Hume, Michael Dorgan and Bree Stimson Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
