Reports suggest that King Charles and Queen Camilla may be preparing for a high-profile trip to the United States next yearone that could place them at the center of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Although Buckingham Palace hasn’t officially confirmed the visit, insiders say discussions are underway for a possible state visit to Washington, D.C., in late April. Any final decision will depend on the King’s health as he continues treatment for an undisclosed cancer.
This potential trip would follow King Charles’s previous hosting of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor last September. That visit featured an elaborate display of ceremonial tradition, something Trump’s team reportedly praised. According to one White House source quoted by The Telegraph, the British “set the bar high” during the visit.
If the 2025 trip moves forward, the King and Queen would reportedly be welcomed with a full state-level program arranged by the Trump administration. The Sun on Sunday noted that the White House is planning several major events to mark America’s 250th year, and the royal visit could become a significant part of those commemorations.
King Charles is no stranger to the United States. As Prince of Wales, he visited more than 20 times, with his most recent trip in 2018 when he attended the funeral of former President George H. W. Bush on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal insiders have previously described Trump’s last state visit to the UK as a success, noting that the president and first lady were appreciative and easy to host throughout their time at Windsor. If confirmed, the upcoming visit would mark another notable moment in the long-running relationship between the British monarchy and the United States.
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