Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTony JonesWednesday 15 April 2026 01:07 BSTKing Charles' US visit will go ahead despite ongoing Iran war concernsKing Charles and Queen Camilla will not meet survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their upcoming US state visit.This decision is due to legal implications arising from ongoing UK police investigations related to Epstein and the King's constitutional position.The four-day visit, from April 27 to 30, marks the King's first visit to the US as monarch and coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.The trip aims to strengthen the UK-US relationship, despite recent tensions, and will see Charles address both houses of Congress.Queen Camilla will engage with organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and the royal couple will also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.In fullKing and Queen will not meet Epstein survivors during US state visit despite repeated calls toThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in