Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, will travel to the United States from April 27 to April 30, 2026, according to an announcement by Buckingham Palace.
The planned visit comes at a time of tension between the United States and the United Kingdom over the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Some British politicians and members of the public have called for the trip to be delayed because of the situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the announcement, describing the upcoming visit as “terrific.”
He said the king’s visit would include a formal state banquet at the White House scheduled for April 28. Trump added that he looks forward to meeting the monarch during the trip.
The visit will take place as the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary of independence. After leaving the United States, King Charles is expected to travel to Bermuda for an official engagement.
Relations between Washington and London have been strained in recent months.
President Trump has repeatedly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s response to U.S. military actions involving Iran.
Trump earlier expressed disappointment after Britain initially declined to allow U.S. warplanes to operate from British bases during strikes.
Some British lawmakers have questioned whether the visit should go ahead at this time.
Emily Thornberry suggested delaying the visit to avoid possible diplomatic embarrassment, while Ed Davey criticised the decision to continue with the trip.
This will be King Charles III’s first state visit to the United States since becoming king.
The last British monarch to make a state visit to the U.S. was Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. Royal visits are often seen as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries.
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