King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, descends from a U.S. Marine Corps VH-3D Sea King helicopter and is greeted by Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. His Majesty arrived at the flight line for a military departure ceremony, marking the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since his ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, descends from a U.S. Marine Corps VH-3D Sea King helicopter and is greeted by Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. His Majesty arrived at the flight line for a military departure ceremony, marking the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since his ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon march to their positions next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon march to their positions next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon move into position for a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon move into position for a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ashley Hyatt)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ashley Hyatt)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, descends from a U.S. Marine Corps VH-3D Sea King helicopter and is greeted by U.S. Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The King arrived at the flight line for a military departure ceremony, marking the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ashley Hyatt)

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, the commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, shakes hands with His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, the commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, shakes hands with His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves from a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves from a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, ascends stairs to a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony concluded the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, ascends stairs to a United Kingdom aircraft during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony concluded the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, left, and Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley walk down a red carpet during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the U.S. since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, left, and Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley walk down a red carpet during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the U.S. since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, left, greets Department of War leadership and U.S. service members at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The King met with the group prior to a military departure ceremony, marking the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since his ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, left, greets Department of War leadership and U.S. service members at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The King met with the group prior to a military departure ceremony, marking the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States since his ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon and Soldiers with the U.S. Army Band stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, right, and Chief of Protocol of the United States Monica Crowley shake hands during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the U.S. since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, the commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, right, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Scaramuzzini, a special air missions passenger service agent assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing, salute a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, the commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, right, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Scaramuzzini, a special air missions passenger service agent assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing, salute a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

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His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves goodbye during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon and Soldiers with the U.S. Army Band stand at attention next to a United Kingdom aircraft during a departure ceremony for His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of the first royal state visit to the United States following His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026.

The visit marked His Majesty’s first state visit to the United States since his ascension to the throne.

Senior officials from the Department of War, alongside U.S. service members, bid farewell to His Majesty at the conclusion of his final engagements in the National Capital Region.

The trip across the National Capital Region, New York City and Virginia featured an address to a joint meeting of Congress and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.