King Charles shares what impressed him
King Charles revealed that one part of the White House state dinner stood out to him during his visit to the United States. On April 29, 2026, the monarch attended a trade and business event at Rockefeller Center in New York City. During that occasion, he met senior executives from the United States and the United Kingdom, including Stephen Schwarzman, chairman and CEO of Blackstone.
"Tonight, we are here to renew an indispensable alliance which has long been a cornerstone of prosperity and security for both British and American citizens." – Charles R
During the State Dinner at the White House, The King spoke of the historic ties between the United Kingdom… pic.twitter.com/JoId4SdkSy
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 29, 2026
The military musicians leave a strong impression
While chatting with Schwarzman, King Charles said that he was impressed by the military music at the state dinner held on April 28, 2026. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the event. The entertainment included performances by musicians from the U.S. Marines, Army, and Air Force. For context, King Charles has historically shown interest in music, especially classical music, and previously helped choose music for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding, before they decided to leave the royal family.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the State Dinner — honoring the unbreakable friendship between the U.S. and U.K. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/8u1bF8qBRG
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 29, 2026
The royal visit continues in New York and Virginia
King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day U.S. visit, just in time for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Their tour through the country began on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The King later became the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress, with the first one being his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. On April 29, 2026, the royal duo visited New York City, including the National September 11 Memorial. Their final U.S. engagements are planned in Virginia before King Charles travels to Bermuda.
