King Charles to pay state visit to US in late April amid Iran war concerns

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 31, 2026 at 02:55 PM

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a state visit to the United States in late April, as announced by Buckingham Palace. The visit will proceed despite some calls for postponement due to ongoing concerns about the Iran war and tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer. The trip aims to celebrate the historical ties and contemporary relationship between the UK and the US, coinciding with the US's 250th anniversary of independence. Following the US visit, the King will also make an official visit to Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory. The US ambassador to Britain has cautioned against cancelling the visit.

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Warren Stephens warned it would be a “big mistake” for the visit to be cancelled.

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The king will make an official visit to Bermuda after the US visit.

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The US marks its 250th anniversary of independence.

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The trip would celebrate the historic connections between the UK and the US.

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King Charles III will visit the United States in late April.

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Warren Stephens 30% Bermuda 40% Queen Camilla ×250% United Kingdom 60% US-Israel war 60% Donald Trump ×360% Keir Starmer ×260% Iran 70% Buckingham Palace ×270% United States ×580% King Charles III ×290%

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king charles 100% united states 90% state visit 90% iran war 70% us-uk special relationship 70% donald trump 60% queen camilla 60% bilateral relationship 50% keir starmer 50% bermuda 40%