28.04.2026 01:51
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House with a state ceremony during their official visit to the US. At the first stop of the first major state visit of Trump's second term, the leaders met for a traditional tea reception at the White House, initiating diplomatic engagements.
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House with a grand ceremony.
FIRST STOP OF THE DIPLOMATIC SUMMIT: TEA TIME
The royal couple, who arrived in Washington as part of the events marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, were personally greeted by President Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the South Portico of the White House.
Following the welcome, the leaders and their spouses moved to the residence for a traditional tea party held in a warm atmosphere.
It was learned that the meeting addressed the future of transatlantic relations and global strategic cooperation.
INTENSE 4-DAY PROGRAM
The four-day official visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla carries significance beyond a mere courtesy tour.
After the official military ceremony to be held tomorrow morning in the South Garden, a grand "State Dinner" will take place in the evening with the participation of world leaders.
The royal couple's program also includes a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York and historical celebrations in Virginia.
SECURITY MEASURES AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Due to the visit, security protocols across Washington have been raised to the "red" level. Following the armed attack at the traditional dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association last weekend, extraordinary measures have been taken, particularly around the White House and along the routes of the royal convoy.
TRUMP'S FIRST MAJOR VISIT OF HIS SECOND TERM
Political analysts note that this first major state visit of President Trump's second term is a critical opportunity to strengthen the historic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States. The flawless organization hosted by First Lady Melania Trump has received extensive coverage in the American press.
SYMBOLIC SHOW OF STRENGTH
According to the U.S. press, the visit is seen not only as a diplomatic meeting but also as a symbolic show of strength. The New York Times wrote that the contacts represent a "reaffirmation of the special bond" in U.S.-UK relations, while CNN highlighted that this is Trump's first major state visit of his second term, emphasizing that it sends a message to both domestic and foreign policy. The BBC reported that security measures have been raised to an extraordinary level and that the program is being carried out with precision.
The American press also covered the historical background of royal visits. While recalling the official visits of Queen Elizabeth II to the United States, King Charles III's visit was interpreted as the "diplomatic beginning of a new era."
This visit is also significant as it is the first visit of this level in 16 years since King Charles's mother, Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the United States in 2010.