King Charles and Queen Camilla Continue U.S. Trip in New York City with Tribute to 9/11 Victims

Helen MurphyWed, April 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM UTC

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Michael Bloomberg, King Charles and Queen Camilla in New York City on April 29, 2026Credit: Jeenah Moon / POOL / AFP via Getty -

King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a slate of events in New York City as part of their four-day trip to the United States, starting with a stop at the National September 11 Memorial

The royals arrived in New York City after two days in Washington, D.C., where they attended a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump last night

Their U.S. visit also includes stops in Virginia

King Charles and Queen Camilla are stepping out in the Big Apple.

After spending two days in Washington, D.C., the royal couple continued their state visit to the United States in New York City on Wednesday, April 29.

For their first stop, the King and Queen commemorated the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the National September 11 Memorial. It was the couple's first visit to the memorial, which opened in 2011. They were joined by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

There, they laid bouquets on the edge of one of the memorial’s pools to commemorate the nearly 3,000 lives lost and all those forever altered by the attacks, as well as the victims of the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing.

King Charles, 77, Queen Camilla, 78, also met families of victims and first responders who were involved in the rescue efforts after the attacks, as well as currently serving personnel and some of the charities that support families of victims.

Michael Bloomberg, King Charles and Queen Camilla in New York City on April 29, 2026Credit: Jeenah Moon / POOL / AFP via Getty

The King and Queen will conclude their New York visit with more engagements, including a reception celebrating the work of The King’s Trust, a charity founded by King Charles that helps empower young people to find employment or start a business.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are on the second leg of their four-day visit to the United States. They arrived in New York City after two days spent in Washington, D.C., where they met with President Donald Trump and attended several events commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from the United Kingdom.

Michael Bloomberg, King Charles and Queen Camilla in New York City on April 29, 2026Credit: Victoria Jones/Shutterstock

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When they first arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 27, they were greeted by the president and first lady Melania Trump with a private tea before attending a garden party.

On Tuesday, April 28, King Charles made history as only the second-ever British monarch to deliver an address to a joint meeting of Congress, following in his mother Queen Elizabeth's footsteps.

That evening, the King and Queen attended a state dinner at the White House hosted by the Trumps.

After their time in New York is over, King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Virginia to meet local residents and community organizations, and they will also attend a “block party” in a national park to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

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