Written by Naoual Lalouchi
April 28, 2026 at 07:32
This Monday, April 27, King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States for a historic state visit. The sovereign appeared radiant in a powder pink Dior outfit on the tarmac, leaving a lasting impression from the first moments.
In grand style, the royal couple landed in Washington under an azure blue sky on the Andrews military base near Washington on Monday, April 27. This four-day diplomatic trip holds great significance as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Welcomed on a red carpet by an official delegation, King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a meticulously planned program. This afternoon, they will be received at the White House by Donald and Melania Trump to hold meetings in the Green Room before joining a garden party hosted by the UK ambassador to the US, Christian Turner. Other highlights include a visit to the new beehive at the White House and several official engagements over three days. However, from the moment they stepped off the plane, Camilla’s figure has been the center of attention, almost stealing the spotlight from her husband.
For this summit meeting, Camilla made a strong stylistic choice by wearing a Dior coat-dress in powder pink, cinched at the waist with a matching belt that accentuated her slender figure. This look is reminiscent of the outfit she wore last February to receive Anna Wintour at Clarence House. As for accessories, the Queen used her jewelry to send a message, wearing a stunning Cartier diamond brooch uniting the British (Union Jack) and American (Stars and Stripes) flags. According to royal commentator Roya Nikkhah of the Sunday Times, this historic piece was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957 by the Mayor of New York, paying sparkling tribute to transatlantic relations.
While all eyes were on Camilla, her husband, King Charles III, was equally elegant. The father of Princes William and Harry sported a perfectly tailored navy blue suit, complemented by a light tie. True to his refined style, he shone alongside Camilla, reinforcing the image of a united and elegant royal couple. Their closeness on the tarmac captivated photographers, promising a memorable stay in Washington until April 30. After that, Charles will fly alone to Bermuda for a three-day visit from April 30 to May 2.
Article written in collaboration with 6Medias.
