King Charles and Queen Camilla Bid Farewell to Trump on Last Day of US Visit
Highlights and Key Moments from the Royal US Visit
Formal Farewell with President Trump
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will end a four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday with a formal farewell with U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in Washington.
Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
Honoring America's War Dead
The king is then expected to lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River in Virginia, a sacred site for many Americans where tens of thousands of the country's war dead are buried, as well as two presidents and some former Supreme Court justices.
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Independence
Context of the Visit
The royal visit to the U.S., officially to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence from British rule, came at a time of tensions between Britain and the U.S., with Trump having criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for what he says is his lack of help in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Departure to Bermuda
Charles and Camilla are due to fly to Bermuda on Thursday evening, after attending events in Virginia.
Address to Congress and State Dinner
Key Events in Washington
The centerpiece of the royal visit came on Tuesday, when Charles addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress followed by a state dinner at the White House hosted by Trump and the first lady.
Emphasis on Transatlantic Ties
Military and Cultural Relations
During the visit, Charles stressed the historical military and cultural ties between Britain and the U.S., as well as the importance of NATO at a time when Trump has been critical of the Western military alliance's reluctance to provide military assistance in the Iran war.
Commemoration of September 11 Victims
Tribute at Ground Zero
On Wednesday the king and queen commemorated victims of the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack on New York City, laying a floral bouquet at the memorial where the World Trade Center's twin towers once stood.
