King Charles III met US President Donald Trump at the White House during an official state visit to the United States that began on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC.
The British monarch and Queen Camilla were formally welcomed as part of a four-day visit, which includes meetings with US officials and ceremonial engagements aimed at reinforcing UK–US relations. Despite the diplomatic focus, the visit comes amid heightened political tensions, including differences over foreign policy and past criticism involving Trump and the UK government.
Officials have emphasized the trip is non-political in nature, though analysts say it carries symbolic importance given the current global climate. The visit marks Charles’s first official trip to the United States as monarch since ascending the throne in 2022.
