King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting N.Y. landmarks as part of U.S. trip
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited New York City as part of a four-day diplomatic trip to the U.S. The royal couple paid tribute at the National 9/11 Memorial, meeting with victims' families and first responders. This marks Charles' first state visit to the U.S. since becoming king, highlighting the enduring cultural ties between the U.K. and the U.S.
- ▪King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the National 9/11 Memorial to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks.
- ▪The couple met with survivors, first responders, and victims' families during their visit.
- ▪This is Charles' first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, and the first by a reigning British monarch in 16 years.
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Open this photo in gallery:Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, chairman of the National 9/11 Memorial, King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a state visit on Wednesday in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountKing Charles and Queen Camilla visited the site of the Sept. 11 attacks, met with schoolchildren and business titans and socialized with celebrities during a busy swing through New York City on Wednesday – the first visit to the city by a reigning British monarch in 16 years.Charles laid flowers at the National 9/11 Memorial and the royal couple spoke with victims’ relatives, first responders and local dignitaries before travelling to other events midway through a four-day diplomatic trip to…
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