King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April

What’s Happening

Real talk: The visit “will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States,” Buckingham Palace says.

World King Charles III to visit U. In late April, attend state dinner at the White House, Trump says By Haley Ott Haley Ott Reporter Haley Ott is a CBS News senior multi-platform reporter based in London. (let that sink in)

Read Full Bio Haley Ott : / 8:38 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google London Britain’s King Charles III will make a state visit to the U.

The Details

In late April, Buckingham Palace and President Trump just dropped Tuesday, confirming a trip that officials told CBS News earlier this month to expect in the coming weeks. The sources told CBS News that King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands would also visit Washington, staying at the White House, in June.

Charles’ visit “will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary “of American Independence,” Buckingham Palace dropped in its statement on Tuesday. The president dropped the trip will take place from April 27-30.

Why This Matters

“Melania and I are pleased to announce that their majesties, the king and queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a historic state visit from April 27-30th, which will include a clean banquet dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th,” Mr. “This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our solid country. ” Charles will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Tuesday, April 28, congressional leaders just dropped Wednesday.

International observers are watching how this situation develops.

Key Takeaways

• It will be Charles’ first state visit to the U.
• As king, though he visited the U.
• 19 times before being crowned, when he was the Prince of Wales.

The Bottom Line

, in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007, Buckingham Palace dropped. Trump made a state visit to the U.

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