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King Charles is reportedly preparing for a state visit to the United States in 2026 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, even as he continues treatment for cancer. The planned trip has stirred both excitement and concern, raising fresh questions about the monarch’s health and his ability to undertake major international engagements.
A landmark American anniversary is prompting plans for a transatlantic royal visit, even as concerns continue over King Charles’ ongoing cancer treatment.
According to The Sun, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to travel to the US in April 2026 for what former President Donald Trump reportedly hopes will be a lavish state occasion ahead of America’s July 4 celebrations.
The move would mirror Trump’s own visit to the UK earlier this year — a meeting where Charles served as host.
The planned trip comes at a symbolic moment, with the US preparing for a large-scale commemoration of its founding and numerous international dignitaries expected to attend.
‘Incurable’ claims
Despite his positive public tone, speculation about the king’s long-term health has grown.
Royal commentator Camilla Tominey wrote in The Telegraph, as cited by the Daily Beast, that Charles’ illness may be “incurable,” saying palace plans for future milestones — including his 80th birthday — have become “tentative.”
Even so, the monarch has maintained a steady schedule of engagements, signalling a strong commitment to his constitutional role.
Family tensions
The developments unfold against a backdrop of renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew, who remains stripped of titles and duties following his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
According to reports in Newsner, the king is said to be shaken by the ongoing fallout surrounding his brother.
With preparations under way for a potentially demanding foreign trip, public interest in the king’s health — and his ability to manage the strain of international diplomacy — is set to intensify in the months ahead.
