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Trump Confirms Late-April U.S. State Visit by King Charles III With April 28 White House Dinner

The visit proceeds during a Middle East war, highlighting delicate UKUS optics.

Overview

  • President Trump, who confirmed Tuesday that the visit will run April 27–30, said the White House will host a state dinner on April 28.
  • Buckingham Palace said the program will honor historic ties linked to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and that the couple will continue on to Bermuda.
  • It will be King Charles III's first trip to the United States since he became monarch.
  • The trip takes place as Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer clash over the war with Iran and military support, raising diplomatic sensitivities.
  • A YouGov survey last week found 49% of Britons opposed to the trip, and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey urged against conferring such honors at this time.