Tim Cook attends White House as King Charles III visits the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended events at the White House during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's 2026 state visit to the U.S., coinciding with President Donald Trump's reception of the British monarchs. Cook was seen arriving at the White House ahead of the official welcome, and met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who praised his leadership. While it is unclear if Cook attended the state dinner, his presence aligns with his history of engagement in high-level political and diplomatic events. The visit follows prior interactions between Cook and King Charles, including the monarch’s 2024 visit to Apple’s London office.
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News Tim Cook attends White House as King Charles III visits the U.S. Malcolm Owen 1 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue Apr 28 2026, 02:50 PM EDT · 2 minute read Tim Cook during a previous White House visit to meet President Donald Trump Apple CEO Tim Cook has paid a visit to the White House as President Donald Trump greets the UK monarch, King Charles III. King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the UK are conducting their first state visit to the United States. As part of the welcome, the pair arrived at the White House with a formal reception, including crowds and a speech from President Trump, as well as an address to Congress and a state dinner. For such a big occasion, you would expect the attendance of many leaders from across the United States.
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