King Charles departed the United States after a four-day state visit
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The monarch will head to Bermuda for his first visit as King to an overseas British territory
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King Charles and Queen Camilla had a packed agenda of events in Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia
King Charlesis saying farewell to the United States.
On Thursday, April 30, the monarch left the U.S. after a whirlwind four-day visit that saw him attend a packed slate of events alongside his wife,Queen Camilla. After arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland by helicopter from his last engagement in Virginia, the monarch walked up a flight of stairs and turned to wave before boarding a plane to depart.
The King will now head to Bermuda for a two-day visit, marking his first trip as monarch to an overseas British territory. Despite joining him in the U.S., Queen Camilla won't join her husband in Bermuda.
While in Bermuda, King Charles will take part in activities including a classroom session run by the Bermuda Zoological Society, viewing a museum exhibition dedicated to Bermuda's history and formally opening the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station.
The King and Queen's trip to the U.S. — which was timed to the 250th anniversary of American independence — began when theyarrived in Washington, D.C.on Monday, April 27.
They were greeted on Monday by PresidentDonald Trumpand first ladyMelania Trumpbefore attending amassive garden party. The next day, the King made history as only the second British monarch todeliver an address to a joint meeting of Congress, following his mother, the lateQueen Elizabeth, who delivered a speech in 1991.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla also attended astate dinnerhosted by the Trumps on Tuesday evening.
They spent Wednesday, April 29, stepping out for a series of engagements in New York City, including an afternoon visit to One World Trade Center to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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After their day in the Big Apple, the royals then headed to Virginia for a day of events on Thursday, April 30, including a"block party" celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. They alsovisited Arlington National Cemeteryand laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The couple then split up for separate engagements, with King Charlesvisiting Shenandoah National Parkwhile Queen Camilla headed to afarm to highlight horse racing.
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