King Charles III visits Bermuda, marking first British overseas territory trip as monarch

King Charles III arrived in Bermuda on May 1, 2026, marking his first visit to a British overseas territory since ascending the throne.

The visit followed a four-day state visit to the United States and included ceremonial welcomes and public engagements.

The King was greeted with a 21-gun salute and a military procession in the former capital, St George's.

He inspected the Royal Bermuda Regiment and interacted with members of the public lining the streets.

The visit included a stop at The Living Classroom on Trunk Island, an educational initiative focused on the island's ecosystem.

During the visit, staff from the Bermuda Zoological Society conducted a health check on a Bermuda Longtail bird and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the island's aquarium museum, where the King cut a commemorative cake.

Large crowds gathered to see the King, with people of all ages waving Union Jacks and taking photographs.

A notable moment included a four-year-old child dressed in a King's guardsman outfit, which caught the monarch's attention.

This visit is significant as it represents a diplomatic engagement with a British overseas territory shortly after a major US state visit, highlighting ongoing ties within the Commonwealth realms.

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