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View in browser | Update preferences SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL ACCESS I thought I had a busy week ahead until I looked at the schedule for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s historic state visit. The royals landed yesterday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, kicking off a four-day trip hosted by President Donald Trump. First, it was off to tea with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House. Then, it was time for a tour of the South Lawn, where Charles and Melania were spotted sharing a laugh as they toured the gardens. There, King Charles, an avid supporter of beekeeping, checked out a new addition: a White House–shaped beehive. Finally, it was off to a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence, where more than 600 guests gathered to welcome the monarchs. And that was just Monday. This afternoon, Charles addressed Congress. In a few hours, President Trump will host Charles and Camilla for a state dinner. Whew! MAGGIE COUGHLAN, SENIOR EDITOR Why this ad? The Royal State Visit in Photos BY MAGGIE COUGHLAN King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump. See all the photos from their four-day itinerary, as it takes the monarchs from Washington, DC, to New York City to Virginia. READ MORE Get more as a Vanity Fair subscriber Exclusive offer: Subscribe to get one month of Vanity Fair free START YOUR FREE TRIAL More Great Reads POLITICS The First Time America Has Seen Melania Trump Visibly Emote BY JOY PRESS The first lady has put her feelings on display three times recently: at the strange Epstein press conference and in her Jimmy Kimmel attack, we see anger. At the WHCD, we see fear. And it’s the most we’ve ever seen from her. READ MORE ROYALS Decoding Queen Camilla’s Brooch BY ERIN VANDERHOOF By wearing her mother-in-law’s heirloom gem, Camilla may have been expressing a yearning for a better time in the US-UK relationship. READ MORE FASHION Fashioning the World of Michael Jackson Stitch by Stitch BY KIA D. GOOSBY Michael costume designer Marci Rodgers couldn’t dip into the pop star’s archive—so she recreated everything. READ MORE Royal Anecdote Queen Elizabeth’s “Awkward” Evening With the Kennedys BY DAVID CHARTER Author David Charter revisits the complexities of the late queen’s meeting with Jackie Kennedy in early 1960s Britain. READ MORE Why this ad? In Case You Missed It The Forgotten Hemsworth Australian actor Luke Hemsworth recently shared how he’s sometimes confused with his famous siblings: “Every now and again someone calls me Liam.” Anne Hathaway’s Double Life Simultaneously promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mother Mary has left the actor in a fashion juggling act: classic runway glamour and dark, cinematic couture. MORE FROM VANITY FAIR POLITICS BUSINESS HOLLYWOOD STYLE ROYALS CELEBRITY This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.