King and Queen end US state visit with trip to small-town America
Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their four-day state visit to the United States with a visit to Front Royal, a small town in Virginia. They attended a community party and parade, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, and interacted with the public for the first time on this trip.Key Facts
- The King and Queen finished their US visit in Front Royal, Virginia, a small town with about 15,000 people.
- The visit included a community party, parade, bluegrass music, and Appalachian clog dancing.
- This was the first time during the visit that the royal couple met the US public directly and walked among the crowds.
- Before going to Front Royal, they said goodbye to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House.
- They also paid respects at Arlington National Cemetery, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and receiving a gun salute.
- The visit aimed to strengthen UK-US relations, with the King’s speech to Congress receiving applause.
- Front Royal’s event was a relaxed, small-town celebration contrasting the formal events in Washington DC and New York.
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