"The US trip has been expected for some time, but such visits are carried out on behalf of the UK government - and an official announcement appeared to have been waiting for a gap in the political tensions over the Iran war."
"The visit will include a state dinner at the White House and the King will deliver an address to Congress, marking the first UK state visit to the US since Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 2007."
"Buckingham Palace said the trip will 'celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship' between the countries, coinciding with the US's 250th anniversary of independence."
"Trump also spoke of the warmth of his personal relationship with the King - 'I think he's fantastic' - and the president said he was looking forward to hosting the King at a state banquet."
King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US is confirmed for late April, including a meeting with President Trump. The visit will feature a state dinner and an address to Congress, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary of independence. The trip aims to highlight the historic connections and modern bilateral relationship between the UK and the US. The announcement follows political tensions over the Iran war, with details of the itinerary still pending. The visit is expected to strengthen UK-US relations.
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