King Charles III visit live updates: What to expect as Charles visits White House

ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsShopInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLiveNewsKing Charles III visit live updates: What to expect as Charles, Camilla welcomed at White HouseKing Charles is set to address a joint meeting of Congress Tuesday afternoon.LivePresident Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, April 27, 2026. Suzanne Plunkett/ReutersByKatie Kindelan and Mason Leib Last Updated: April 28, 2026, 10:10 AM EDTKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are making their first-ever state visit to the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia. The royals’ visit comes at a heightened time, following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and amid new strains between the U.K. and the U.S. over the war in Iran. It’s also happening under the shadow of Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connection to the ongoing Epstein scandal. During the visit, Charles will deliver a rare joint address to Congress and there will be a state dinner at the White House. Key Headlines 33 minutes agoStrained US-UK alliance in spotlight amid state visit 37 minutes agoKing Charles to be welcomed at White House: What to expectApr 27, 2026, 4:45 PM EDTRoyals arrive at the White HouseHere's how the news is developing. 33 minutes agoStrained US-UK alliance in spotlight amid state visitU.S. and British flags, and pins are prepared on a chair ahead of the arrival ceremony at the White House for Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla amid their state visit to the U.S., in Washington, April 28, 2026.Matt Mcclain/ReutersPresident Trump is hosting King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House as the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom is under a microscope amid the war with Iran.While Trump has repeatedly praised King Charles as a "friend" whom he's known for years, his relationship with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been another story. The president has repeatedly assailed the U.K. and other NATO allies over the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.Trump said the visit from the king -- the U.K.'s constitutional and ceremonial head of state -- may help restore any damaged ties between the two allies."Absolutely. He's fantastic. He's a fantastic man. Absolutely the answer is yes," Trump told the BBC in a phone interview when asked if the visit could help repair the relationship.Read more here.-ABC News' Nicholas Kerr 37 minutes agoKing Charles to be welcomed at White House: What to expectPresident Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, April 27, 2026.Suzanne Plunkett/ReutersPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome Great Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House South Lawn later this morning.Thousands of guests are anticipated to be in attendance, including Cabinet officials, U.S. and U.K. delegations, members of Congress, students from the British International School of Washington and more.The official arrival of the king and queen will begin with a traditional military arrival ceremony by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, a "tradition that dates back to the 18th century," the first lady’s office said. The national anthems of both…

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