King Charles III will undertake a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace announced. The trip will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence and highlight the close ties between the two nations. This will be the King’s first state visit to the U.S., having visited the country 19 times previously.
The visit comes amid strained relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with Trump recently criticizing the UK over its stance on the war in Iran. Some politicians have called for a delay to the trip due to the ongoing conflict.
The King will also travel to Bermuda during the visit, marking his first trip to the overseas territory as monarch. The state visit is intended to bolster relations despite current political tensions.