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The Most Memorable Photos of King Charles' State Visit to the U.S

Olivia-Anne Cleary
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a whirlwind four-day state visit to the United States which has largely been regarded as a triumphant hit.

The trip, which landed at a time where the U.K.-U.S. relationship has been under great strain amid the fallout of the Iran war, afforded London and Washington the chance to renew its bond.

During a White House military ceremony held for the royals, Trump—who has recently been highly critical of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer —said Americans have " no closer friends than the British ."

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Charles also heralded the alliance when he followed in the footsteps of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and became the second British monarch to address Congress .

Recognizing the 250th anniversary of American independence, Charles said: "From the bitter divisions of 250 years ago, we forged a friendship that has grown into one of the most consequential alliances in human history."

But he also split from Trump in key areas by showcasing an unyielding support of NATO and urging the rejection of isolationism.

Still, all parties have praised the trip, and Trump—a long-time admirer of the royal family—showcased great affection for Charles when he hosted a state banquet in honor of the royal visit.

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Charles and Camilla also spent time in New York, where they joined local officials including NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani at a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the lives lost on 9/11.

And the royal couple stopped in Virginia to honor fallen service members at the Arlington National Cemetery. They also attended a block party celebration in Front Royal, a small town in Virginia, to celebrate America's 250th "birthday."

Below, see a collection of the most memorable photos of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley, and Isla, 9, daughter of British embassy staff, and Sam, 8, child of Commander Gordon Clarke with Royal Navy, as they arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States on April 27, 2026 . —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley, and Isla, 9, daughter of British embassy staff, and Sam, 8, child of Commander Gordon Clarke with Royal Navy, as they arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States on April 27, 2026 . —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
Members of the honor guard march towards the plane as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
Members of the honor guard march towards the plane as Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive on day one of their State Visit to the United States. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/AFP/Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are greeted by U.S. Protocol Chief Monica Crowley as they arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Queen Camilla and King Charles III on the South Lawn of the White House. —Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Queen Camilla and King Charles III on the South Lawn of the White House. —Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images
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U.S. President Donald Trump talks Britain's King Charles upon his arrival at the White House. —Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump talks Britain's King Charles upon his arrival at the White House. —Saul Loeb—AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla for afternoon tea at the White House on April 27, 2026. —Suzanne Plunkett—Pool/Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla for afternoon tea at the White House on April 27, 2026. —Suzanne Plunkett—Pool/Reuters
Britain's King Charles III and British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner (R) attend a garden party at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2026. —Julia Demaree Nikhinson—Getty Images
Britain's King Charles III and British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner (R) attend a garden party at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2026. —Julia Demaree Nikhinson—Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III walk through the Rose Garden to the Oval Office of the White House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on April 28, 2026. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III walk through the Rose Garden to the Oval Office of the White House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on April 28, 2026. —Henry Nicholls—Pool/Getty Images
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with King Charles III in the Oval Office on April 28, 2026. —Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with King Charles III in the Oval Office on April 28, 2026. —Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as King Charles III shakes hands with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 28, 2026. —Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as King Charles III shakes hands with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 28, 2026. —Samir Hussein—WireImage/Getty Images
A student wears a virtual reality headset as Queen Camila and First lady Melania Trump attend a cross-cultural educational event at the White House Tennis Pavilion at the White House on April 28, 2026. —Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images
A student wears a virtual reality headset as Queen Camila and First lady Melania Trump attend a cross-cultural educational event at the White House Tennis Pavilion at the White House on April 28, 2026. —Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images
King Charles III and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson walk through Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, on April 28, 2026. —Graeme Sloan—Bloomberg/Getty Images
King Charles III and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson walk through Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, on April 28, 2026. —Graeme Sloan—Bloomberg/Getty Images
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King Charles III addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 28, 2026. —Chris Jackson—Getty Images
King Charles III addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 28, 2026. —Chris Jackson—Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 28, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 28, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla take part in an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on April 28, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla take part in an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on April 28, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Seth Wenig—AP
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Seth Wenig—AP
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial on April 29, 2026. —Jeenah Moon—Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial on April 29, 2026. —Jeenah Moon—Pool/Getty Images
Britain's King Charles III feeds chickens during an event at Harlem Grown in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Angelina Katsanis—Pool/Getty Images
Britain's King Charles III feeds chickens during an event at Harlem Grown in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Angelina Katsanis—Pool/Getty Images
Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla examine artifacts on display during a literary engagement at New York Public Library in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Chris Jackson—Getty Images
Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla examine artifacts on display during a literary engagement at New York Public Library in New York City on April 29, 2026. —Chris Jackson—Getty Images
President Donald Trump speaks with Britain's King Charles III during a farewell ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on April 30, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
President Donald Trump speaks with Britain's King Charles III during a farewell ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on April 30, 2026. —Brendan Smialowski—AFP/Getty Images
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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington, Va. on April 30, 2026. —Saul Loeb—Pool/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington, Va. on April 30, 2026. —Saul Loeb—Pool/AFP/Getty Images
A Kerry Hill Welsh lamb, which was just born, is shown to King Charles III during a parade and block party on the final day of the state visit, in Front Royal, Va., on April 30, 2026. —Win McNamee—Getty Images
A Kerry Hill Welsh lamb, which was just born, is shown to King Charles III during a parade and block party on the final day of the state visit, in Front Royal, Va., on April 30, 2026. —Win McNamee—Getty Images
King Charles III speaks with Monican Indian Nation Tribal Chief Diane Shields, 78, tribe elder Bertie Branham, 83, and Director of Monican Indian museum Sue Elliott, 68, during a visit to Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, Va. on April 30, 2026. —Allison Robbert—Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III speaks with Monican Indian Nation Tribal Chief Diane Shields, 78, tribe elder Bertie Branham, 83, and Director of Monican Indian museum Sue Elliott, 68, during a visit to Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, Va. on April 30, 2026. —Allison Robbert—Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visit Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at Shenandoah National Park on April 30, 2026. —Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images
King Charles III and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visit Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at Shenandoah National Park on April 30, 2026. —Chip Somodevilla—Getty Images
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