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Trump Welcomes King Charles, Camilla for 250th Independence Celebration

4/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to White House on April 27, after a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting prompted heightened security.
The tour marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence and is the first British monarch state visit since 2007.
The schedule includes a joint address to Congress and a state dinner.

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to White House on April 27, after a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting prompted heightened security.
The tour marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence and is the first British monarch state visit since 2007.
The schedule includes a joint address to Congress and a state dinner.