A new portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla has been unveiled to mark the end of their US state visit.
The photo, which shows the royal couple looking lovingly at one another, was taken in the Jackson Palace sitting room of Blair House, the President’s official guest house opposite the White House, where they stayed during the visit.
In a message posted on social media, they penned: “Farewell and thank you for the warmth of your welcome and the kind support you gave us throughout our first visit to the US as King and Queen, in this, your special anniversary year.
“We leave a piece of our [heart emoji] behind and take a little of yours back home with us. Until the next time… God Bless America.”
The new portrait was accompanied by a second photo of the Manhattan skyline, featuring the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building lit up.
Trump’s generous gesture
Charles and Camilla’s four-day state visit to the US drew to a close on Thursday. The couple received a warm welcome from President Donald Trump, who announced he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky.
Taking to social media, Trump said that while “people have wanted to do this for a long time” the King and Queen “got me to do something that nobody else was able to do”.
© GettyA Buckingham Palace spokesperson said in response: “The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the president’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.”
© Getty ImagesThe announcement was made soon after Charles and Camilla were waved off from Washington by Trump.
The King touches down in Bermuda
The King arrived in Bermuda on Thursday evening for a three-day royal trip.
The monarch touched down at LF Wade International Airport at dusk, with the UK Government’s VIP Airbus plane flying the Royal Standard and Bermuda flag from the cockpit window.
© HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty ImagesUpon his arrival, Charles was greeted by the Governor of Bermuda Andrew Murdoch and the Premier of Bermuda David Burt and his wife Kristin.
Charles, who was not accompanied by Camilla, is making his first visit to the island as monarch. He will receive a ceremonial welcome of pomp and pageantry featuring a 21-gun salute on Friday.
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