The visit is confirmed, the dates are set, and the itinerary is packed with moments that matter.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to make their state visit to the United States between April 27 and April 30, 2026 - the first state visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II was hosted by President George W. Bush in May 2007. For Charles, it marks his first official visit to America since ascending to the throne.
This is not just a diplomatic trip. Stop by stop, it tells a story of shared history, human connection, and quiet acts of service.
Washington D.C. - Where It All Begins
The royal couple will arrive on Monday, April 27, beginning their visit in the nation's capital with a private tea with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, a formal ceremonial military review, a bilateral meeting, and a state dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28.
King Charles will also address both chambers of Congress on April 28 - making him only the second British monarch in history to do so, following his mother Queen Elizabeth II who gave a speech in 1991. House Speaker Mike Johnson personally extended the invitation, calling it "a distinct honor and great privilege."
New York City - The Heart of the Visit
This is where the visit becomes truly moving.
The royal couple will travel to New York City where they will meet with the families of 9/11 victims ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, with the king also visiting a community organization focused on promoting sustainable urban farming and meeting with business leaders.
Queen Camilla, who has made literacy one of her greatest priorities, will attend a literary event and help celebrate Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday. It is a warm, human moment tucked into what could have been an entirely formal schedule - and it speaks to who Camilla has chosen to be as queen.
Virginia - Community, Culture, and Celebration
In Virginia, Charles and Camilla will visit a national park, where the king will meet with members of an indigenous community and conservationists, while the queen visits a local farm connected to the horse racing industry. The couple will also attend a block party as part of the America 250th anniversary celebrations - a genuinely joyful note to close the trip on.
After the US visit, King Charles will travel alone to Bermuda for his first visit as monarch to a British overseas territory.
Why This Visit Matters
Buckingham Palace described the trip as "an opportunity to recognize the shared history of our two nations - the breadth of the economic, security and cultural relationship that has developed, and the deep people-to-people connections which unite communities." Beyond the politics, what stands out in this itinerary is how much of it centers on people - 9/11 families, children facing food insecurity, indigenous communities, and young readers. That kind of intentional compassion is worth paying attention to.
For a faith community that believes in honoring human dignity, serving others, and building bridges across differences - this visit is a quiet reminder that even the grandest moments of history are built on simple acts of care.
JubileeCast will continue to cover the visit as it unfolds beginning April 27.
Source: Buckingham Palace official statement | The New York Times - Full report at nytimes.com
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