King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for state visit

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, walk down a red carpet with the Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Monica Crowley.

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, walk down a red carpet with the Chief of Protocol of the U.S. Monica Crowley during a military arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The arrival marks 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 Joshua Kaentong)

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, descend the stairs of a United Kingdom aircraft during a military arrival ceremony.

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, descend the stairs of a United Kingdom aircraft during a military arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The arrival marks the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty King Charles’ ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong)

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, renders a salute to Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, renders a salute to Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as they depart in a motorcade at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The royal couple’s first state visit to the United States includes various diplomatic engagements within the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

The U.S. Air Force Band and an armed forces full honor cordon perform during an arrival ceremony for their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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The U.S. Air Force Band and an armed forces full honor cordon perform during an arrival ceremony for their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty King Charles’ ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ashley Hyatt)

U.S. Airmen with the Air Force Band march across the flight line during a military arrival ceremony for Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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U.S. Airmen with the Air Force Band march across the flight line during a military arrival ceremony for Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The band performed musical honors as part of 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 Joshua Kaentong)

U.S. service members and Department of War leadership render salutes as a United Kingdom aircraft carrying Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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U.S. service members and Department of War leadership render salutes as a United Kingdom aircraft carrying Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, taxis at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The royal couple’s arrival marks their first state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong)

A United Kingdom aircraft carrying Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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A United Kingdom aircraft carrying Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, taxis on the flight line at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The diplomatic visit is the first for the royal couple since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

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Pilots of a United Kingdom aircraft display the U.S. flag and the Royal Standard from the cockpit window while taxiing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The aircraft carried Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for their first state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

U.S. service members with an armed forces color guard carry the U.S. flag and the flag of the United Kingdom.

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U.S. service members with an armed forces color guard carry the U.S. flag and the flag of the United Kingdom at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The honor guard took their positions for the arrival ceremony of Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon and Department of War security personnel stand in front of a United Kingdom aircraft.

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon and Department of War security personnel stand in front of a United Kingdom aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The team awaited the arrival of Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for their first state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, descend the stairs of a United Kingdom aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The arrival marks the first state visit for the royal couple since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, shakes hands with His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, 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 arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The arrival of the royal couple marks the first state visit to the United States since His Majesty King Charles' ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, prepare to enter a motorcade.

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, prepare to enter a motorcade at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The military arrival ceremony consisted of an Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon lining the red carpet representing all six services, musical honors rendered by the U.S. Air Force Band, and presentation of colors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

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Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, prepare to enter a motorcade at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The military arrival ceremony consisted of an Armed Forces full honor cordon lining the red carpet representing all six services, musical honors rendered by the U.S. Air Force Band, and presentation of colors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

U.S. service members await the arrival of Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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U.S. service members with an armed forces full honor cordon and Department of War security personnel stand at attention in front of a United Kingdom aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The team awaited the arrival of Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for their first state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Isaac March)

Department of War leadership and U.S. service members wait on the flight line.

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Department of War leadership and U.S. service members wait on the flight line as a United Kingdom aircraft taxis at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 27, 2026. The aircraft carried Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for their first state visit to the United States following His Majesty's ascension to the throne. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026.

The diplomatic visit, marking His Majesty’s first since his ascension to the throne, included an armed forces full honor cordon representing all six military branches and musical honors from the U.S. Air Force Band. During the rendering of honors, two three-man color teams carried the U.S. flag and the flag of the United Kingdom.

Senior officials from the Department of War, alongside U.S. service members, greeted Their Majesties before they departed for scheduled diplomatic events in the National Capital Region.

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