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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 Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)