King Charles waves goodbye to US as Queen Camilla returns to UK alone
King Charles has left the United States after a four-day state visit with Queen Camilla. As the King was given an armed forces full honour cordon, red carpet, and music US Airforce Band he waved from the top of the steps
King Charles has left the US(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
King Charles has arrived back at Joint Base Andrew’s military base on board Donald Trump’s helicopter.
After four days attending engagements in Washington DC, New York and Virginia, the King and Queen’s joint US visit has come to an end. Donald Trump said farewell to Charles and Camilla today as they concluded the final day of their state visit.
On their last day, the royal couple got a formal farewell from President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House, laid a wreath at the Arlington Cemetery and attended a block party in Virginia.
An honor guard awaits the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who were departing following a four-day visit to the U.S. (Image: Getty Images)
King Charles has now left the United States and is now en route to Bermuda after the four-day state visit with Queen Camilla.
Charles landed on HMX-1 – known only as Marine One when the President is on board. He was met by Chief of Protocol at the US Ambassador Monica Crowley and UK Ambassador Christian Turner.
As the King was given an armed forces full honour cordon, red carpet, and music US Airforce Band he waved from the top of the steps.
Following the conclusion of the US visit, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the royal tour will continue with an official visit to Bermuda, marking the King’s first trip to a British Overseas Territory since his accession. Queen Camilla is not joining her husband in Bermuda.
King Charles III is greeted by White House Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley as he steps off Marine One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland(Image: Saul Loeb/PA Wire)
What the Bermuda tour will involve
The Bermuda leg of the tour will take place from April 30 to May 2 2026 and will focus on celebrating the island’s culture, environment, youth programmes and public service. It is also expected to highlight the constitutional and historical ties between Bermuda and the United Kingdom, as well as the territory’s role within the wider Commonwealth network.
The programme in Bermuda is set to include a ceremonial welcome, complete with a Guard of Honour and a 21-gun salute, reflecting traditional royal protocol.
The King is also expected to formally open a new coastguard facility, underlining the importance of maritime security and environmental protection in the region.
