WASHINGTON, April 30 – British monarchs King Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their four-day American state visit Thursday with official farewell ceremonies alongside President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House.
Following their White House departure, the king planned to honor America’s fallen servicemembers by placing a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The hallowed grounds serve as the final resting place for thousands of military personnel, along with two former presidents and several retired Supreme Court justices.
The royal delegation’s visit to America, designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence that severed colonial ties with Britain, occurred during a period of strained US-British relations. President Trump has publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over what he perceives as insufficient British support in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Charles and Camilla were scheduled to depart for Bermuda Thursday night following their Virginia engagements.
The highlight of the royal tour occurred Tuesday when King Charles delivered remarks to a joint session of Congress, followed by an elegant state dinner hosted by the Trumps at the White House.
Throughout the visit, Charles emphasized the enduring military and cultural bonds linking Britain and America, while also highlighting NATO’s significance during a time when Trump has questioned the alliance’s commitment to providing military support in the Iran conflict.
Wednesday saw the royal couple honoring victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, where they placed flowers at the memorial site where the World Trade Center towers previously stood.
