King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart U.S., conclude visit
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Queen Camilla, King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen during farewell ceremony at the White House on day four of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Unit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have now departed the United States, concluding their four-day visit after returning to the Washington, D.C., area for a final round of engagements.
The royal couple began their last day with a visit to the White House, where they met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for an official farewell ceremony in the Diplomatic Reception Room, before traveling to Virginia for additional stops.
Charles and Camilla’s state visit coincided with celebrations marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They also joined in a local milestone, visiting the town of Front Royal as it marked its own quarter-millennium anniversary.
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King Charles, Queen Camilla depart US
King Charles III and Queen Camilla departed the United States on Thursday, closing out a four-day state visit with a formal sendoff at Joint Base Andrews.
They were seen off by Sir Christian Turner and escorted by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley, passing rows of military personnel as they made their way to the aircraft.
The visit included stops in Washington, New York, and Virginia, and featured meetings with President Donald Trump.
The King and Queen are now traveling to Bermuda, where the King will make his first visit as sovereign to the British Overseas Territory.
King, Queen and VA governor
2:14 p.m. ET: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger joins King Charles III and Queen Camilla along the parade route in Front Royal, VA.
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: (L-R) Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Front Royal Mayor Lori A. Cockrell, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom Yvette Cooper attend a pa
King and Queen meet Litte League team
2:02 p.m. ET: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the Front Royal block party and parade on their last day of their state visit.
They stopped to greet the Virginia state champions of the Front Royal Little League baseball team.
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet the Virginia state champions Front Royal Little League baseball team as they arrive for a parade and block party event on the final day of the state visit of King Charles III
Crowds await the King and Queen
1:30 p.m. ET: Crowds line up on the streets of Front Royal awaiting the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: People line up on the main street as they wait for Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla to appear on April 30, 2026, in Front Royal, Virginia. (Photo by Kylie Cooper - Pool/Getty Images)
King Charles at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
11:30 a.m. ET: King Charles III places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: King Charles III lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on the final day of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 30, 2026 in Arlingto
King and Queen visit Arlington National Cemetery
11:25 a.m. ET: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. King Charles laid a wreath, while Queen Camilla laid a bouquet of flowers at the base.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - APRIL 30: King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on the final day of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on April 30, 2026 in A
King and Queen arrive for formal farewell
11:02 a.m. ET: King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived back at the White House for a Formal Farewell to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Queen Camilla, King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen during farewell ceremony at the White House on day four of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Unit
Royals attend reception in NYC
7:02 a.m. ET: On their third day as part of their State Visit to the United States, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the Greater Together Reception at auction house Christie's with singer Lionel Richie in attendance.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: King Charles III, Lionel Richie and Queen Camilla attend the Greater Together Reception on day three of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, at auction house Christie’s,
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