Live updates: King Charles meets with Trump, will address Congress on DC visit
King Charles III’s royal visit to Washington, D.C., is underway. He visited the White House and will address Congress. Follow live updates below.
by Andrea Swalec, NBC Washington Staff, Andrea Swalec, NBC Washington Staff · 5 NBCDFWWhat to Know
- King Charles III met with President Donald Trump at the White House and will address Congress today — the first time a British monarch has addressed Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991.
- The king is expected to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand political turmoil.
- Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in D.C. yesterday and had tea with the president and first lady.
- Trump will host the king for a state banquet at the White House this evening.
- The royal couple will continue their four-day U.S. trip with stops in Virginia and New York City.
King Charles III’s royal visit to Washington, D.C., is underway. He visited the White House and will address Congress. Follow live updates below.