King Charles’ first state visit to the United States will go ahead next month despite calls for the trip to be delayed over objections to the Iran war. Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday that King Charles and Queen Camilla are making the trip across the Atlantic on the advice of the UK government and at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. “Their Majesties’ program will celebrate the historic connections and modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence,” the palace said. Charles first state visit to the US in late April comes after Trump has repeatedly criticized the UK government over its response to the US and Israel’s war with Iran. After the King’s trip to the US, Charles will travel on to Bermuda for his first visit as a monarch to a British Overseas Territory, the palace also said.

Source: Egypt Independent March 31, 2026 13:49 UTC