JAKARTA - King Charles III and Queen Camilla are confirmed to make a state visit to the United States in April at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The visit marks Charles' first visit to the US as king, as Washington prepares to commemorate 250 years of American independence.
As reported by People, quoted Tuesday, March 31, Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, March 31, stated that Charles, 77, and Camilla, 78, would undergo a state visit to the United States. After that, Charles is also scheduled to continue his trip to Bermuda. The visit to Bermuda will be his first royal visit as king to the British Overseas Territory.
Buckingham said the agenda was held to mark the historic relationship and modern bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Until now, the details of the event and the exact date have not been announced.
This visit actually did not come out of nowhere. Trump had previously signaled that Charles' visit would take place in the near future. The visit was also a reciprocal visit after Charles and Camilla hosted Trump and Melania Trump in the UK in September 2025 with a series of official ceremonies and state banquets at Windsor Castle.
However, this visit comes amid not entirely smooth political relations between Washington and London. Reuters reported that tensions had escalated after Trump pressured British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding Britain's support in the conflict with Iran. Therefore, Charles' visit is not only ceremonial, but also has diplomatic significance.
For Charles, this will be his first state visit to the United States as king. When he was still the Prince of Wales, he was recorded as having visited the country 19 times. Meanwhile, his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has made four state visits to the US in 1957, 1976, 1991, and 2007.
People also reported that Prince William is expected to come to the United States in the summer of 2026 to watch the FIFA World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
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