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King Charles III visit live updates: King Charles addresses Congress

King Charles met with congressional leaders earlier Tuesday.

ByMason Leib and Alexandra Hutzler via GMA logo
Last Updated: April 28, 2026, 3:21 PM 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 at a heightened time, following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and amid new 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. 

During the visit, Charles will deliver a rare joint address to Congress and there will be a state dinner at the White House. 

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Here's how the news is developing.
1 hour and 37 minutes ago

Trumps, royals exchange gifts at the White House

During their meeting at the White House, President Trump and King Charles exchanged gifts, according to the White House.

Trump gave Charles a copy of a 1785 letter written by John Adams to John Jay. In the letter, Adams describes being received by King George III as the first U.S. ambassador to Great Britain. Charles gave Trump a framed copy of the 1879 design plans for the Resolute Desk.

First lady Melania Trump gifted Queen Camilla with sterling silver teaspoons from Tiffany & Co. and some White House honey. On Monday, the Trumps showed the White House beehive to the royals. Queen Camilla gave Melania Trump a brooch from British designer Fiona Rae.

1 hour and 51 minutes ago

King Charles arrives at Capitol

The king is now on Capitol Hill, where he will soon deliver an address to Congress. King Charles posed with House Speaker Mike Johnson for a photo as he entered the building.

Britain's King Charles III and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meet before a Joint Meeting of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.
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The speaker and the king will soon walk through the Capitol for a meeting with the rest of congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. 

2 hours and 12 minutes ago

King Charles leaves White House, will soon address Congress

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left the White House, according to pool reporters. President Trump told reporters he had a "really good meeting" with the king.

King Charles III and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office during the State Arrival Ceremony on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, April 28, 2026 in Washington.
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Next, King Charles will head to Capitol Hill to address a joint meeting of Congress around 3 p.m. Charles is expected to meet with Johnson and top bipartisan congressional leaders before his address.

President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III walk through the Rose Garden to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 28, 2026.
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3 hours and 56 minutes ago

Trump pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth

In his speech on the South Lawn, President Trump took a moment to remember Queen Elizabeth II, who he called "an incredible woman who I had the privilege of getting to know."

King Charles III and President Donald Trump on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington.
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Trump was received by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace during a state visit in 2019, during his first term.

Trump said the late monarch was a "very special woman who is very greatly missed on both sides of that mighty Atlantic."

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