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King Charles III and Camilla wrap up a four-day US state visit with events in Virginia after a busy New York stretch that included a 9/11 memorial tribute, a speech to Congress praised by celebrities, and lighthearted exchanges with Macron about language, while Donald Trump weighed in on Iran and the Koh-i-Noor diamond debate remained in the background.
During a four‑day US state visit, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial and Harlem engagement, with a brief chat between Charles and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani about returning the Kohinoor diamond; Trump weighed in on NATO/Ukraine, while Buckingham Palace stressed royal neutrality on politics.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend a Ground Zero wreath‑laying with King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the royal visit, a scene that underscores a cool reception from a democratic‑socialist mayor toward monarchy and imperial legacy. The four‑day trip centers on Washington diplomacy with Trump amid frayed US–UK ties, with additional events in New York such as a stop at the New York Public Library, highlighting the nuanced dynamic between royal soft power and Mamdani’s left‑leaning critiques rooted in his family history.
Buckingham Palace said King Charles is mindful of his Government’s nuclear non-proliferation stance after Donald Trump claimed the King agreed Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. As Charles and Camilla carry on their US state visit, they’ll visit the 9/11 memorial and other engagements, while the King’s address to Congress stressed the enduring US-UK NATO alliance and shared values.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin a four‑day U.S. state visit—the first since 2007—visiting Washington, New York and Virginia to bolster UK‑US ties ahead of America’s 250th independence anniversary, with events including a private tea with Donald Trump, a White House ceremony and a bilateral meeting, a speech to Congress, 9/11 memorial visits and cultural engagements; security discussions are ongoing, and they will not meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The trip continues to Bermuda after leaving the U.S.
King Charles, who is 75, is said to be "doing extremely well under the circumstances" after undergoing his first bout of cancer treatment, according to Camilla. The Queen made her first public appearance since the diagnosis, expressing gratitude for the public's support. The specific form of cancer has not been disclosed, and the king has postponed public duties but continues with behind-the-scenes work. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to phone the king to wish him well, and no public engagements are scheduled for the moment.
King Charles expressed his "greatest sorrow and deepest regret" for Britain's "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence" during the Colonial era in Kenya, but stopped short of a direct apology during a state banquet on his visit. The King and Queen enjoyed an eight-course banquet, including dishes such as lobster ravioli and salmon, while Camilla looked elegant in a blue tunic top and palazzo-style trousers. Kenya's president, William Ruto, made a strongly-worded address, hinting at further demands for reparations, while praising the King's leadership on the issue. Survivors and local rights groups are pressing for a full apology and reparations from the British government.
Despite initial disapproval from Camilla, Kate Middleton won over Queen Elizabeth II with her dignified and composed demeanor. Unlike the other royal women, Middleton comes from a non-aristocratic background and will be the first commoner queen with a university degree. The late queen advised Middleton to stay busy and find her niche before officially joining the royal family. Middleton's strong relationship with Queen Elizabeth II grew stronger in her final years, and the queen trusted her with the future of the monarchy. Middleton's role as the wife of a future king and mother of another has become more prominent since the queen's death, and she and Prince William are shouldering the burden of the monarchy's future.
Queen Camilla was seen wearing a £4,500 Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet at the Sandringham Flower Show, showcasing her love for jewelry. Former Vogue editor Suzy Menkes praised Camilla's enthusiasm for wearing jewelry while criticizing Kate Middleton for her lack of passion. Camilla owns multiple pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra range and has been spotted wearing them at various events. King Charles also attended the flower show, wearing a light suit and carrying a straw hat. The royal couple interacted with the crowd, viewed exhibits, and enjoyed the day together.
Queen Elizabeth II greeted her close friends, including Dame Judi Dench and Joanna Lumley, with a kiss on each cheek at a royal reception hosted by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, for The Queen's Reading Room's first festival at Hampton Court Palace. While guests traditionally offer a curtsey or bow, there are no obligatory rules on greeting the royal family. The Queen's Reading Room is a charity aiming to develop the appreciation of literature among adults and children in the UK and around the world. The festival included various acts of entertainment, such as a showing of Austentatious, the award-winning comedy seen in the West End and heard on Radio 4.
Queen Camilla reportedly advised Kate Middleton against wearing flowers in her hair for her royal wedding to Prince William in 2011, suggesting a tiara would be more appropriate. Camilla also reportedly gifted Middleton a gold charm-style bracelet with their royal cyphers engraved on it. The two royals were reportedly discussing wedding plans during a friendly luncheon at the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, accompanied by their daughters and sisters. Middleton reportedly served as a "peacemaker" between her husband and his father and Camilla during times of tension.
Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly snubbed Queen Camilla by refusing to bow to her after becoming angry over seating arrangements at the Coronation on May 6. The Middletons were denied plus-ones while Camilla was allowed to bring 20 family members, including several grandchildren. The Prince and Princess of Wales notably did not curtsey to Queen Camilla as they were exiting Westminster Abbey after the ceremony had finished.
According to royal biographer Tom Bower, Kate Middleton was "angry" with Queen Camilla over the guest list for her father-in-law's coronation and refused to curtsey for her as she left Westminster Abbey. Middleton and Prince William were reportedly unhappy because the princess was only able to invite four of her family members while Camilla had 20 people present. The tension persisted through the next day's coronation concert, and Bower claimed that the anger at the monarch was palpable throughout the Abbey. Camilla has also been accused of further alienating Prince Harry from his father, according to royal expert Christopher Andersen.
Queen Camilla has "further alienated" Prince Harry from the royal family and his father, King Charles, according to royal expert Christopher Andersen. Andersen claims that Camilla has been using the argument that Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are no longer working royals to isolate Charles from his youngest son. Harry's memoir, "Spare," in which he branded Camilla a "villain," has further strained the relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royals. Andersen believes that "things look pretty bleak" for mending the relationship.
The cloaked figure caught on camera during King Charles' coronation has been identified as a "verger" from Westminster Abbey, not the Grim Reaper. Meanwhile, another viral clip from the coronation shows people allegedly chanting "I like vagina" as Camilla walks down the aisle. Westminster Abbey has not commented on this clip.