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  • By: Michael To
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave goodbye on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England (Brandon Bell/Getty Images).
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His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the United States in honour of the country’s 250th year of independence.

A notice on their official X page says, “On advice of His Majesty’s Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a state visit to the United States of America,” later this month.

The dates have not been announced just yet.

The trip is to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence — the semiquincentennial.

It comes despite criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Britain not helping in the war in Iran.

The visit is seen as an effort to maintain ties between the United Kingdom and the United States.

This will be Charles’ first visit to the U.S. since becoming king.

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