Apr 17, 2026 - News

British royals plan Virginia stop for America's 250th

Karri Peifer

An elderly royal couple in a gilded hallway. The woman wears a white lace dress, a tiara, and a blue sash with a brooch; the man wears a formal black uniform with medals and a blue sash. — Queen Camilla and King Charles III in Windsor Castle in March. Photo: Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

The King and Queen of England are coming to Virginia at the end of April to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Why it matters: That's some posh sportsmanship from the royal heads of the country we fought against.

State of play: Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be stateside April 27-30 and swing through the Old Dominion at some point, Buckingham Palace announced this week.

Whilst here, the majestic duo will attend a "block party to celebrate America's 250th birthday" and watch performances by Appalachian cultural groups.
The King will also visit a national park and meet with a local Indigenous community while the Queen tours a farm connected to horse racing.

Yes, but: We don't know any more specifics about their upcoming visit — yet.

What they're saying: "Exact details on locations will be shared closer to the time," Buckingham Palace tells Axios.

Flashback: Queen Elizabeth visited the state four times during her 70-year reign, including for:

America's 200th anniversary
Jamestown's 350th
And Jamestown's 400th, which included a stop in Richmond.

What we're watching: Whether the Royals' visit has a Richmond stop.

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