London's royals created a buzz on day one in Washington, D.C., moving from a White House tea to a sunlit embassy reception — and left guests talking. Read on to discover the full story!
On April 27, 2026, King Charles, 77, and Queen Camilla, 78, landed in the capital, were greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, and visited the First Lady's beekeeping program, which includes a beehive shaped like the White House. They then attended a crowded garden party at the British embassy that united U.K. and U.S. guests: Olympian Tom Daley, British ambassador Sir Christian Turner, Trump aides Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and representatives from charities important to the monarchs.