King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing their state visit to the United States with a packed schedule for their third day in New York. The royal couple will participate in a series of engagements, including a visit to the 9/11 memorial, a library donation, and trade-focused events.
Visit to the 9/11 Memorial
At 1pm local time, the King and Queen will visit the 9/11 memorial in Lower Manhattan. They are expected to meet with first responders and families who lost loved ones in the September 11, 2001 attacks. The visit underscores the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and the United States in the face of tragedy.
Queen Camilla's Library Donation
At 2pm local time (7pm BST), Queen Camilla will visit the New York Public Library to donate a specially crafted Roo toy. This completes the library's collection of Winnie-the-Pooh characters. The original Roo toy, which inspired A.A. Milne's stories, was lost in the 1930s. The new toy was handmade by Merrythought, a traditional British teddy bear manufacturer.
King Charles' Engagements in Harlem and Business Event
King Charles will attend a community engagement in Harlem at 3.25pm local time (8.25pm BST), followed by a UK-US trade and business event. These engagements highlight the King's interest in community development and transatlantic economic cooperation.
Cultural Reception
The King and Queen will reunite for a cultural reception at approximately 5.15pm local time (10.15pm BST), bringing a close to a busy day of diplomatic and cultural activities.
This state visit marks an important moment in UK-US relations, with the royal couple engaging with a wide range of communities and institutions in New York.
