King Charles III and Queen Camilla Begin State Visit to US at White House
British monarch welcomed by President and First Lady Trump at White House South Portico, couples share tea and view first lady's beehive
Quick Look
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on Monday to begin a four-day state visit to the United States.
- The British monarch and queen consort were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House South Portico, where they shared tea in the Green Room and viewed a White House-shaped beehive installed by the first lady.
- The royal couple later attended a garden party at the British ambassador's residence, greeting guests including Olympic diving champion Tom Daley, football player Esme Morgan, and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived on Monday at Joint Base Andrews near Washington aboard a plane bearing the Union Jack, before descending red-carpeted steps to begin their four-day visit. They were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House South Portico. The two couples were set to share tea in the Green Room before heading outside to view a new White House-shaped beehive installed by the first lady last week. Later, Charles and Queen Camilla attend a garden party at the British ambassador's residence in Washington as part of a state visit to the United States, greeting numerous guests including Olympic diving champion Tom Daley, football player Esme Morgan and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
