King Charles is reportedly planning a state visit to the United States in 2026 to mark the country's 250th anniversary, according to royal sources. The trip, which would be the monarch's first major overseas tour since his cancer diagnosis, is said to be in negotiations with the Trump administration.
Sources in Washington and London have indicated that President Donald Trump is arranging to host King Charles and Queen Camilla for a series of historic events in late April, conditionally on the King's health permitting travel. The visit is seen as a key moment leading up to the July 4 Independence Day celebrations.
The potential trip comes after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed to the UK for a state visit in September 2024, where they were hosted by the Royal Family at Windsor Castle. Trump described the visit as the 'highest honour' of his life and praised Prince William as a 'remarkable' son.
King Charles has been undergoing treatment for cancer, and his health will be closely monitored in the weeks before the planned transatlantic journey. The Palace has not yet officially confirmed the trip.
