King Charles US visit: What to know about the itinerary, Congress address

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are travelling to the US for what is anticipated to be the most significant overseas visit of his reign to date. The state visit coincides with the 250th anniversary of the US declaring independence and the original 13 colonies breaking away from British rule under King George III. Recommended Stories list of 1 item end of list It also comes at a time when relations between the US and UK are particularly sensitive, amid public differences over President Donald Trump’s war on Iran. The four-day trip will go ahead “as planned”, Buckingham Palace has said, despite heightened security concerns following the shooting incident in Washington DC on Saturday night. Here is what we know: When are King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving in the US? The royals arrive in the US on Monday, April 27 and will stay until Thursday, April 30. “The visit will be an opportunity to recognise the shared history of our two nations; the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed since then; and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities,” Buckingham Palace said. What is the US itinerary for King Charles III and Queen Camilla? The visit spans four days, with the itinerary divided as follows: April 27 – Arrival, tea and White House tour: President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump will welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the South Portico of the White House. …