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King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States from April 27-30, Buckingham Palace and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
The visit will mark Charles’ first trip to the United States as king and will coincide with events commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Buckingham Palace said the visit “will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.”
President Trump said the trip will include a formal state dinner at the White House.
“Melania and I are pleased to announce that their majesties, the king and queen of the United Kingdom, will visit the United States for a historic state visit from April 27-30th, which will include a beautiful banquet dinner at the White House on the evening of April 28th,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
“This momentous occasion will be even more special this year, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our great country,” he added.
Congressional leaders also said Charles is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 28.
The king has visited the United States numerous times in the past as Prince of Wales, but has not made a state visit since ascending the throne. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, made four state visits to the U.S. during her reign.
President Trump traveled to the United Kingdom last year for a state visit hosted by Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
The upcoming visit comes amid tensions in U.S.-U.K. relations, particularly over differences regarding the conflict involving Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to join U.S. and Israeli military operations but has allowed the use of British bases for defensive purposes.
Following his U.S. visit, Charles is scheduled to travel to Bermuda, according to Buckingham Palace.
