The White House held its first-ever military parade in honor of King Charles III

U.S. President Donald Trump organized an unprecedented military parade on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of the state visit by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. 

According to the Washington Post, the heads of state, along with the first ladies, watched the ceremonial march from the Truman Balcony. The event was historic, as events of this scale had never before been held directly on the grounds of the U.S. president’s residence.

About 500 service members participated in the parade, representing all six branches of the U.S. military: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. This marked the first time representatives of the Space Force participated in such a ceremony. The organization of this event underscores the special nature of relations between Washington and London amid global challenges and the need to coordinate efforts in countering Russian aggression.

The visit’s program includes a speech by Charles III before both houses of the U.S. Congress, making him the second British monarch in history to have this opportunity. The day will conclude with an official state banquet in honor of the royal couple. This visit is seen as a key step in strengthening transatlantic unity and security cooperation among the world’s leading democracies.

King Charles III of Great Britain and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on April 27 for a state visit. The White House has released a detailed schedule for the second day of the monarchs’ stay.

During their visit to the White House, Charles III and Camilla toured the renovated “Beehive.”

During his meeting with King Charles III of Great Britain, U.S. President Donald Trump likely discussed the intentions of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and his desire for war.