King Charles III to Visit the U.S. April 2026

King Charles III is scheduled to visit the United States from April 27 to April 30, 2026, as announced by Buckingham Palace. This visit will mark his first state visit to the U.S. since becoming king, following the last state visit by a British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2007.

The visit is set against a backdrop of ongoing tensions between the United States and the United Kingdom, particularly concerning military actions involving Iran. British politicians and members of the public have called for a delay in the trip due to the current political climate, especially with U.S.

President Donald Trump expressing disappointment over the U.K.'s initial refusal to allow U.S. warplanes to operate from British bases during strikes. The visit includes a formal state banquet scheduled for April 28, and Trump has stated he looks forward to meeting the monarch during his trip.

Additionally, King Charles is expected to travel to Bermuda for official engagements related to the strained relations between Washington and London.