King Charles III and Queen Camilla conclude US state visit in Virginia
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Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 29
King Charles III and Queen Camilla conclude US state visit in Virginia
14 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 29
On the final day, they visited Arlington National Cemetery, Front Royal and Shenandoah National Park before heading to a horse-racing event near The Plains and departing from Joint Base Andrews for Bermuda.
Charles laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while the Virginia programme underscored his environmental advocacy and Camilla's focus on the US horse-racing industry's ties to Britain.
Thousands lined Front Royal's streets for an America 250 block party as the four-day trip ended amid wider UK-US tensions over issues including the Middle East and NATO.
Why did King Charles choose a small Virginia town to conclude his first historic state visit to America?
Can one royal visit permanently change the future of a small American town with a 'royal' name?
How will security protect the King in a small town after a recent presidential assassination attempt?