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King Charles met with congressional leaders earlier Tuesday.

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Last Updated: April 29, 2026, 5:07 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 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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1 hour and 31 minutes ago

Charles helps school kids feed chickens

Britain's King Charles III helps feed chickens during a visit to Harlem Grown, a local community organization and after-school initiative, in New York City, April 29, 2026.
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After a series of formal events, Charles got to spend time outdoors with children Wednesday afternoon in New York.

The king, a known environmentalist, visited Harlem Grown, a nonprofit organization that helps teach kids about urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition, according to its website.

Britain's King Charles III receives a letter from a young attendee during an event at Harlem Grown, April 29, 2026 in New York City.
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Charles was seen leaning over a fence to feed chickens alongside a group of kids during the visit.

3 hours and 23 minutes ago

Charles, Camilla pay respects at 9/11 Memorial

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, along with former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg, arrive at the 9/11 Memorial during a state visit to the United States, in New York City, April 29, 2026.
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Charles and Camilla’s first stop in New York City Wednesday was the National 9/11 Memorial, where they met with families of Sept. 11, 2001, victims and first responders.

The royals were greeted by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, who showed them the memorial and stood by their side as they laid a bouquet of flowers.

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, chairman of the National September 11 Memorial, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial during a state visit, April 29, 2026 in New York City.
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The flowers were accompanied by a note that read, “We honour the memory of all those who so tragically lost their lives on 11th September 2001, and stand in enduring solidarity with the American people in the face of such profound loss. Charles R Camilla R," according to reporters who are traveling with the king and queen.

A bouquet of flowers with a note from Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla lies at the 9/11 Memorial, during their state visit to the United States, in New York City, April 29, 2026.
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Other elected officials in attendance at the memorial were New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

12:19 PM EDT

Read Charles’ full toast at White House state dinner

Britain's King Charles III speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 28, 2026.
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King Charles’ toast at Tuesday night's White House state dinner included quips, sympathies and a special gift for President Donald Trump.

Charles delivered the toast in front of the president and first lady Melania Trump, Queen Camilla and a room full of attendees that included U.S. Supreme Court justices, elected officials, CEOs and professional golfer Rory Mcllory.

President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III raise a toast during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, April 28, 2026.
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Read the full text of Charles’ toast HERE.

7:47 AM EDT

Charles, Camilla to attend packed day of events in New York City

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for a state dinner at the White House, April 28, 2026 in Washington.
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Charles and Camilla are heading to New York City Wednesday for a full day of events on the third day of their closely watched state visit to the United States.

The royal couple’s first stop will be the National 9/11 Memorial, where they will meet with families of Sept. 11, 2001, victims and first responders, as well as elected officials including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

From there, the king will visit an after-school urban farming program while the queen holds a reading reception at the New York Public Library.

Later in the day, Charles will attend a trade and business leader event followed by a King's Trust reception in the evening to highlight the U.K.’s cultural impact on New York, according to Buckingham Palace.

Charles and Camilla will return to Washington D.C., Wednesday night.

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