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King arrives in Bermuda after successful US state visit

May 1, 2026

Britain's King Charles has arrived in Bermuda for a three-day royal trip on the back of a memorable state visit to America.

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Charles and Camilla were waved off from Washington by US President Donald Trump and a few hours later, the King touched down in Bermuda for a solo tour.

He landed on Friday AEST after Trump announced he would remove tariffs from Scottish whisky, prompting Buckingham Palace to say the King would be toasting the president with a dram.

The King and Queen thanked the US for the welcome they received in a message on X.

The couple said: "We leave a piece of our heart behind and take a little of yours back home with us.

"Until the next timeâ€¦ God Bless America."

Arriving at LF Wade International Airport at dusk, Charles was greeted by the Governor of Bermuda Andrew Murdoch and the Premier of Bermuda David Burt and his wife Kristin, with a small guard of honour formed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment standing to attention nearby.

The formalities were low-key, as the King will receive a ceremonial welcome of pomp and pageantry featuring a 21-gun salute later on Friday.

When he reached the end of the red carpet, the King pointed at the travelling UK media and said "you made it" before climbing into his waiting car.