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NEWS | May 19, 2026

Honor guard supports King Charles III state visit departure

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, concludes the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard took part in a military color guard and cordon for the ceremony. The military departure ceremony consisted of a joint service cordon lining the red carpet and representing all six U.S. military services, musical honors rendered by The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and presentation of colors. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hayden Hallman and Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)