Trending Now - King Charles Makes Historic US Visit, Set to Address Congress

WHO:

CNN - King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Fox News - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump

Fox News - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Fox News - Royal broadcaster Neil Sean

WHAT:

CNN - King Charles III began his first state visit to the United States.

CBS News - King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress.

Fox News - King Charles III is set to address Congress during his U.S. state visit marking America’s 250th birthday.

Fox News - The four-day trip includes various events and private meetings.

Fox News - King Charles III is expected to reference the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in his address.

WHERE:

CNN - Washington, D.C.

Fox News - The White House

Fox News - U.S. Capitol

WHEN:

Fox News - King Charles III's address to Congress is scheduled for Tuesday.

Fox News - The state visit coincides with celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.

WHY:

CNN - The visit aims to steady US-UK relations strained by the war in Iran.

Fox News - The visit is seen as a test of the "special friendship" between the U.S. and the U.K.

HOW:

Fox News - King Charles III plans to focus on humor and charm during his visit.

Fox News - The visit is tightly choreographed, with every minute accounted for.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 11:31 UTC)

King Charles III has begun his first state visit to the United States, which includes a rare address to Congress scheduled for Tuesday, coinciding with celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. The four-day trip, taking place in Washington, D.C., features various events and private meetings, and King Charles is expected to reference the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner during his address. This visit aims to strengthen US-UK relations that have been strained by the war in Iran, and the royal plans to focus on humor and charm throughout the tightly choreographed itinerary.