President Donald Trump officially announced the dates for the upcoming state visit by the King and Queen of the United Kingdom to Washington. This high-profile trip is scheduled for late April and will feature a significant banquet hosted at the White House.

Purpose of the Royal State Visit

Celebrating Bilateral Ties and American Independence

The visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla is intended to honor the deep, historic connections and the current bilateral relationship between the UK and the US. A key focus of the trip will be marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

This state visit is being extended at the invitation of President Trump. He extended the invitation after the Royal couple hosted him in London during 2025.

Scheduling Details Confirmed

Specific Dates Announced

President Trump confirmed the specific itinerary details, stating the visit will take place between April 27th and April 30th. A highlight of the schedule will be a "beautiful Banquet Dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th." No other events have been formally announced yet.

Post-Visit Travel Plans

Buckingham Palace separately confirmed that following their engagements in the United States, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Bermuda. This will be an official visit to the British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, marking the first visit by a reigning British monarch there in almost two decades.

President Trump Expresses Personal Regard for the Monarchy

Reciprocity Following Successful 2025 Visit

The invitation was a reciprocal gesture following President Trump’s successful state visit to Britain in 2025. That trip concluded with a grand banquet at Buckingham Palace where both leaders exchanged highly complimentary speeches regarding their respective nations.

President Trump previously confirmed the visit earlier this month, noting it would include a White House banquet. He stated regarding the upcoming event: “This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Country. I look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!”

Affection for Britain and the King

Despite any reported difficulties between President Trump and the current British government under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the President has remained clear about his personal affinity for the nation of Britain and its Royal Family.

Last week, President Trump referred to King Charles, stating: “He is a friend of mine, he is a great gentleman. As you know, he honoured me and our country. We had an amazing time.” He added, “I have known him as Prince Charles, I know him as King Charles, I am proud of him… He is going to be here very soon, we are going to have a state dinner, it is going to be great.”

During the 2025 banquet, President Trump toasted King Charles, emphasizing the “eternal” bonds between the two nations. He praised the British people for historical achievements, including defeating Napoleon and defending freedom against Communism and Fascism.

President Trump concluded his toast by asserting that the kinship between America and the UK is irreplaceable and unbreakable. He stated that together, the countries have achieved more good for humanity than any other pair in history, and must continue to defend their shared heritage and values.