President Trump to host King Charles III, Queen Camilla for state visit at White House next week
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: King Charles III (L) bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on day three of the President's state visit to the UK on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Trump is in England from Sep
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House for a multi-day state visit.
What we know:
The state visit is scheduled from Monday, April 27 through Thursday, April 30 in Washington, D.C.
According to the White House, the visit is intended to honor the longstanding relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The visit also comes as the U.S. marks 250 years of independence.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose with King Charles and Queen Camilla as they bid their farewells at Windsor Castle during a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Trump nex
Schedule highlights
The visit will begin Monday afternoon with a formal arrival at the White House, followed by tea and a tour of the White House grounds, including a newly expanded beehive near the kitchen garden.
On Tuesday morning, Trump and the first lady will host a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, featuring military honors, a 21-gun salute and performances by the U.S. Marine Band.
The ceremony will include hundreds of service members from all six branches of the U.S. military — a first for a state visit, according to the White House.
Meetings and events
Following the ceremony, Trump and King Charles III will hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.
First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla will take part in a separate event with students focused on cultural exchange and education.
Tuesday evening, the president and first lady will host a state dinner in honor of the visiting dignitaries.
What's next:
The visit will conclude Thursday morning with a formal farewell at the White House.
The Source: This article was written using information provided by the White House.