King Charles III and Queen Camilla shared a warm, informal greeting with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House, offering a first up-close moment between the two couples.
The meeting unfolded on the South Portico as the motorcade arrived and the president and first lady stepped outside to welcome the royal couple.
King Charles exited first and shook hands with Trump, while Queen Camilla was assisted from the vehicle and greeted by Melania Trump.
The four stood side by side for photos and exchanged a few words, with Trump and Charles seen laughing together before heading inside, followed by the first lady and queen.
The brief greeting kicks off a series of high-profile engagements during the King and Queen’s historic U.S. state visit.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a garden party at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
The event, hosted by British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner, brought together roughly 600 guests from across American and British society, honoring public service and underscoring diplomatic ties between the nations.
Photos from the reception showed the British monarchs mingling throughout the gathering, greeting attendees and engaging with guests. Among those spotted at the event were House Speaker Mike Johnson, White House aide Stephen Miller, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
The garden party continues a longstanding royal tradition at the residence, which first hosted such an event during King George VI’s visit in 1939.
In a lighthearted moment during King Charles and Queen Camilla's first state visit to the U.S., the king and first lady Melania Trump appeared to share a hearty laugh.
It's unclear what was said to elicit the laughs, but the first lady appeared to be in a joyful mood.
The snap was taken as President Trump and the first lady showed the king and queen a newly installed beehive at the White House.
{{#rendered}}President Donald Trump was seen chatting with King Charles III over afternoon tea Monday, as the British monarch’s state visit to the U.S. got underway.
In a separate moment, First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla were also seen sharing a side conversation on a couch.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a private afternoon tea with King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Monday, marking the opening day of the British monarch’s state visit to the United States.
In a photo from the meeting, the royal couple is seen seated on a couch and chairs inside the White House Green Room, with a table set with tea service and small refreshments.
The informal gathering served as a private greeting between the British royals and U.S. leaders ahead of a formal ceremonial welcome scheduled for Tuesday morning at the White House.
The King and Queen arrived in the United States earlier Monday for a four-day state visit, ahead of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain.
Guests are arriving at the British Ambassador’s residence as the garden party tied to King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit gets underway.
Video shows attendees filing in and gathering on the grounds, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Stephen and Katie Miller, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among those already spotted.
The event comes shortly after the King and Queen toured the White House garden and beehive with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as part of the opening day of the visit.
The garden party is expected to bring together hundreds of guests to celebrate the longstanding U.S.-U.K. relationship.
{{#rendered}}King Charles III’s upcoming White House state dinner is expected to showcase the best of American cuisine — with a few personal touches for the royal guests.
According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, who previously cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, the menu will likely highlight fresh, seasonal American ingredients rather than traditional British fare.
“America has some incredible produce,” McGrady told Fox News Digital, noting the king favors items like lamb, cheese and vegetables such as asparagus, peas and spinach. Queen Camilla, he added, has a well-known sweet tooth and is particularly fond of chocolate.
Royal experts say the meal will be carefully curated to balance elegance with practicality, avoiding overly messy or complicated dishes while still reflecting American culinary identity.
The state dinner, set for April 28, is part of a broader visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the menu serving as both a diplomatic gesture and a showcase of U.S. hospitality.
This is an excerpt from Fox News Digital’s reporting by Stephanie Nolasco and Ashley Papa.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is highlighting the deep ties between the United States and the United Kingdom as King Charles III prepares to address Congress during his state visit.
In a post on X, Johnson noted the historic nature of the moment, recalling his own recent address to the U.K. Parliament as the first sitting U.S. House speaker to do so.
“As we celebrate 250 years of this great relationship, we look forward to welcoming His Majesty King Charles III to address a Joint Meeting of Congress this week,” Johnson wrote.
He emphasized the long-standing alliance between the two nations, calling it a “deep bond” rooted in shared heritage and values, and said it remains essential to the defense of liberty.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a visit to the White House beehive, offering a lighter moment during the opening day of the royal state visit.
In a post on X, Special Assistant and Communications Advisor to President Trump Margo Martin shared that guests attending the upcoming state dinner will receive honey harvested from the White House beehive.
Images widely shared from the visit show the four walking together on the South Lawn, stopping at the garden and hive as part of the day’s events.
The moment comes as the King and Queen begin their multi-day trip across Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia, marking the United States’ 250th anniversary and highlighting the close ties between the two nations.
{{#rendered}}The British Embassy is offering a behind-the-scenes look at preparations for one of the week’s marquee events as King Charles III and Queen Camilla continue their U.S. visit.
In a post on X, the embassy shared a glimpse inside its kitchen, where chefs are preparing afternoon tea for roughly 650 guests, including the King and Queen.
The menu features a traditional spread with four types of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts, along with British staples like smoked Scottish salmon and British beef.
The event is part of a broader series of celebrations highlighting the cultural ties between the United States and the United Kingdom during the royal couple’s state visit.
The State Department is highlighting the significance of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit with a message emphasizing unity between the United States and the United Kingdom.
“We walk together in majesty, in justice, and in peace,” the department posted on X, alongside images of President Donald Trump welcoming the royal couple for their historic state visit.
The post underscores the broader theme of the trip, which centers on the long-standing alliance between the two nations as the King and Queen carry out a series of high-profile engagements across the U.S. this week.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seen walking with King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House as part of the royal couple’s visit.
In a post on X, Special Assistant and Communications Advisor to President Trump Margo Martin shared images of the moment, showing the two couples touring the White House garden and stopping to view a newly installed beehive.
Shortly after, the king and queen left the White House for the British ambassador's residence in Washington DC where they will attend a garden party.
The king and queen arrived a short time ago. King Charles was seen with his window slightly rolled down, waving to members of the press and onlookers gathered nearby before heading inside.
Guests including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Stephen and Katie Miller, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were also spotted as the next round of events tied to the state visit got underway.
{{#rendered}}President Donald Trump’s White House welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla is being framed as a pivotal moment for the U.S.-U.K. relationship, as tensions linger between the two allies.
Speaking on “The Will Cain Show,” former Margaret Thatcher advisor Nile Gardiner and royal watcher Hilary Fordwich said the visit carries both historic weight and diplomatic significance.
Gardiner noted the visit marks the first royal trip to the White House since Queen Elizabeth II’s 2007 visit, calling it an opportunity to “revitalize” the special relationship at a time of strain.
“This is a very historic state visit… and also coming at a time of significant tensions between London and Washington,” he said, adding that the meeting could help strengthen what he called “the single most important bilateral partnership in the world.”
Fordwich emphasized the personal relationship between Trump and King Charles, suggesting it could help reset ties.
“What we have here is this huge soft power the king is bringing,” she said, adding that the monarch is likely to focus on “what unites us, not what divides us.”
Both pointed to the King’s upcoming address to Congress as a key moment to watch, as the royal visit unfolds against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and renewed focus on the future of the transatlantic alliance
King Charles III’s U.S. visit is expected to showcase both ceremony and underlying political tensions, as the monarch kicks off his first official trip to America as king.
Speaking on “The Will Cain Show,” Fox News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall said the visit will feature major moments, including a large-scale military inspection, a state dinner and a rare address by the King to both houses of Congress.
But Hall noted there is also a broader backdrop, with strains in the U.S.-U.K. relationship tied to disagreements over Iran and foreign policy.
“There are two really different sides to this visit,” Hall said. “One is the pomp and the ceremony… but there is so much more at play right here.”
Hall pointed to recent friction between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying some are looking to King Charles to emphasize that the “special relationship” extends beyond political disagreements.
“Can King Charles come here and say, look, the special relationship between the two countries is not just about politics… it’s much longer,” Hall said.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to attend a garden party in Washington, D.C., bringing together hundreds of guests to highlight the deep ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The event, hosted at the British Ambassador’s Residence, will welcome more than 600 attendees from across politics, science, charity, sustainability and the arts — all reflecting the wide-ranging relationship between the two nations.
Before joining guests, the King and Queen will view a special time capsule created to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The capsule, paired with a matching one placed in London last year, will include a commemorative coin from the Royal Mint, a proclamation from the King and essays written by local Washington-area students.
The capsule is set to be placed beneath the Washington Monument later this year and will be reopened during the United States’ 500th anniversary.
The garden party continues a long-standing royal tradition at the residence, which first hosted such an event during King George VI’s visit in 1939.
Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report
{{#rendered}}The King and Queen have now arrived at the White House, where the press pool gathered at the Palm Room doors as their entrance got underway, with multiple camera angles capturing the moment.
In Washington, they are expected to meet with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, attend a White House state dinner and see the King deliver a rare address to Congress.
They’ll then head to New York City, where they are set to honor 9/11 victims, meet first responders and take part in cultural events.
The visit will wrap in Virginia with an America 250 celebration and additional stops highlighting local communities and conservation efforts.
The trip marks King Charles’ first visit to the U.S. as monarch during the country’s 250th anniversary year.
Fox News Digital's Kelly McGreal contributed to this report.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are being welcomed to the United States with fanfare as their historic state visit gets underway.
In a post on X, the British Embassy shared images of the royal couple’s arrival, showing the King and Queen on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, greeting officials and taking in the ceremonial welcome.
“Welcome to the USA, Your Majesties!” the post read, noting the visit comes as the U.S. marks 250 years of independence.
The embassy also highlighted that this marks King Charles’ 20th trip to the United States, but his first official state visit as monarch, with the trip focused on celebrating the cultural, historical and personal ties between the two nations.
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off their U.S. visit, the British Embassy is highlighting the bigger picture, calling the trip a celebration of “250 years of friendship” between the United States and the United Kingdom.
In a release marking the royals’ arrival at Joint Base Andrews, officials emphasized the trip as King Charles’ first visit to the U.S. as monarch and the first state visit hosted during President Donald Trump’s current term.
The embassy framed the visit as a gesture from the United Kingdom to the American people, focused on both honoring shared history and strengthening ties for the future.
“Their Majesties are celebrating 250 years of friendship, common history and common values,” British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner said.
“Every aspect of the White House program has been thoughtfully designed… to celebrate our rich shared history and to look forward to the next 250 years of the special relationship,” U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley added.
Over the next four days, the King and Queen are expected to travel across multiple states, meeting Americans and highlighting the economic, military and cultural ties that underpin one of the world’s closest alliances.
{{#rendered}}King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. visit is moving forward under tight security after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in D.C. just days before their arrival.
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, exchanging shots with Secret Service agents before being subdued. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other top officials were evacuated but were not injured.
Despite the incident, Buckingham Palace confirmed the four-day state visit would move forward as planned. “Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic… we can confirm the State Visit… will proceed as planned,” a palace spokesperson said.
Trump also welcomed the visit, telling “Fox News Sunday,” “King Charles is coming… and we look forward to it,” calling the monarch “a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
The trip marks the King and Queen’s first visit to the United States as reigning monarchs and will include meetings with Trump, a state dinner at the White House, and a rare address to a joint session of Congress.
Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this report.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have officially arrived at Joint Base Andrews, wrapping up their ceremonial welcome as they kick off a historic U.S. state visit.
The King and Queen were greeted on the tarmac by U.S. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley and British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner. Children from British military families based in the U.S. presented flowers as part of the welcome.
They then walked through a line of U.S. service members as a military band played the British and American national anthems before departing.
The visit marks the start of a four-day trip celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the enduring U.S.-U.K. alliance.
Coverage for this event has ended.