King Charles plans to travel to the United States next April to join the celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary.
Yes, the British monarch would be the guest of honor at a state visit hosted by President Donald Trump. The idea has been on the table for weeks, and both capitals are already working out the details.
What we know about the meeting between King Charles and President Trump
According to leaks from Washington and London, the plan includes a visit to the White House in late April. The goal is to make the anniversary a high-profile event before July 4th. Such gestures are very much to the American taste, and having a king on the agenda elevates everything to a new level.
Camilla would also be part of the delegation, marking her return to a state visit with her husband amid a calendar shaped by the monarch’s health.
The king’s health and its impact on this journey
Carlos has just turned 77 and is still undergoing treatment for a type of cancer that the Palace has not disclosed, so every trip is carefully considered.
Sources quoted by The Sun make it clear: the trip depends on how things develop in the coming months. The king’s own team has chosen not to comment, indicating that discussions are ongoing but a definitive green light has not yet been given.
If the trip goes ahead, it would be one of the most symbolic diplomatic gestures of the year. It’s not every day a British monarch attends a commemoration of the independence of a nation that once broke away from their crown.
It’s clear the United States wants a celebration with global impact, and the king’s presence fits that script. We’ll see if his health allows it; hopefully so.