Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
Summary
King Charles III is visiting the United States for the first time as king from Monday to Thursday this week. During the visit, he will speak to Congress, attend a White House banquet, and visit New York City. The article also reviews past visits by British royals to the United States, including events dating back to 1939.Key Facts
- King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in the U.S. for a state visit in 2024.
- Charles will address a joint session of the U.S. Congress and attend a White House banquet.
- The royal couple will visit New York City during their trip.
- King Charles visited the U.S. 19 times before becoming king in 2022.
- The first official state visit by a British monarch was in 1939: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Washington, D.C.
- Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip made several notable visits, including for America's 1976 bicentennial.
- Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip visited during the White House renovation in 1951.
- Princess Margaret toured the U.S. in 1965, visiting Hollywood and meeting director Alfred Hitchcock.
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