The final full day of the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States took place in New York City.
A Day of Remembrance and Service
The King and Queen began the day by paying respects at the 9/11 memorial in Lower Manhattan. The solemn visit set a reflective tone for the final leg of their tour.
"The King and Queen began the day by paying respects at the 9/11 memorial in Lower Manhattan."
Literacy in the Library
Following the memorial, Queen Camilla promoted child literacy by reading 'Winnie the Pooh' to children at the New York Public Library. The event underscored the Queen's long-standing commitment to literacy and education.
A Harlem Connection
King Charles visited a community organization in Harlem and fed chickens. This hands-on engagement highlighted the King's interest in community-driven sustainability projects.
A Gala Finale
The day concluded with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust charity at Rockefeller Center. Global ambassador Lionel Richie spoke at the event, marking a star-studded end to the royal itinerary.