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King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla to visit Virginia on final day of trip

King Charles met with business leaders on Wednesday.

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Last Updated: April 30, 2026, 9:31 AM EDT

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are making their first-ever state visit to the U.S., visiting Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia. 

The royals' visit comes amid significant strains between the U.K. and the U.S. over the war in Iran. It's also happening under the shadow of Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's connection to the ongoing Epstein scandal.

The king and queen were feted at the White House on Tuesday with a traditional military arrival ceremony and a state dinner. Charles also delivered a rare joint address to Congress, where he emphasized the historic partnership between the U.S. and U.K. and praised NATO.

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Apr 28, 2026, 3:21 PM EDT

Charles on WHCA dinner shooting: 'Acts of violence will never succeed'

King Charles decried acts of violence as he briefly mentioned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night.

"We meet, too, in the aftermath of the incident not far from this great building that sought to harm the leadership of your nation and to foment wider fear and discord. Let me say with unshakable resolve, such acts of violence will never succeed," he said.

Apr 28, 2026, 3:17 PM EDT

Charles says US, UK destinies 'have been interlinked'

Kicking off his speech, King Charles thanked the American people for being welcomed during the semiquincentennial year of the Declaration of Independence. The remark prompted a huge applause from attendees.

"For all of that time, our destinies as nations have been interlinked," he said.

Apr 28, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT

King Charles, Queen Camilla met with standing ovation

King Charles and Queen Camilla entered the House chamber to a standing ovation. The applause continued as the two walked down to the dais.

Apr 28, 2026, 3:06 PM EDT

Inside the House chamber as lawmakers gather for king's speech

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are filling up the House chamber, with the excitement of a joint meeting in the air as guests begin to take their seats and wait for the House Sergeant at Arms to announce the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Hundreds of ticketed guests have crowded the House gallery, giving the event the feeling of a State of the Union address -- absent the president. Each member of Congress was given one ticket to give to a constituent or special guest.

Atop the speaker's rostrum, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson chatted while dignitaries filled the room.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, wearing a lavender suit in the chamber, was also present when Queen Elizabeth gave her 1991 address to Congress.

-ABC News' John Parkinson, Rachel Scott and Lauren Peller

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