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King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla view White House beehive
The trip will start in Washington D.C. on Monday.
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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Charles, Camilla view White House beehive
Charles and Camilla were shown the White House beehive by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during their visit Monday.
Videos shared on social media by a top White House aide show the president and first lady and the king and queen inspecting a new White House-shaped beehive that is part of an expansion announced by the first lady last week.
Two other beehives have been on the south grounds of the White House since 2009, according to The Associated Press.
Royals arrive at the White House
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the White House. The king and queen were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on a red carpet outside the White House after landing at Joint Base Andrews earlier today.
The couples posed for photos briefly.
British Embassy shares behind-the-scenes garden party prep
The British Embassy shared a behind-the-scenes look on Monday at how it is preparing for a garden party welcoming Charles and Camilla to the U.S.
The garden party, hosted at the embassy residence in Washington, D.C., will include 650 guests who will snack on four types of tea sandwiches as well as scones and desserts.
The embassy’s head chef said the team is preparing nearly 3,000 tea sandwiches for the party.
The king and queen greet UK ambassador
Charles and Camilla were greeted by the U.K. ambassador and two children with posies as they deplaned on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews.