The King’s schedule in Bermuda
During the first full day of the tour, the King will visit Trunk Island, home to the “Living Classroom,” an initiative which helps young people understand the island’s ecosystem and encourages environmental stewardship.
In the capital Hamilton, Charles will be received at City Hall by the Premier of Bermuda and the Mayor of Hamilton, who will present local councillors.
Charles will also meet Bermuda-born Michael Frith – designer of many of the Muppets characters – and his wife, Kathryn Mullen, who will briefly showcase their internationally acclaimed puppetry work and explain the Bermudian inspiration behind aspects of their work.
At the Royal Naval Dockyard, the King will visit the Keep Yard and join members of the public to watch a performance by the National Gombey Dance Troupe.
Charles will end the day with a garden party at Government House featuring a cross-section of people representing Bermudian life.
Daniel Haygarth1 May 2026 11:53
Watch: Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky ‘in honour of King and Queen’Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky ‘in honour of King and Queen’
Daniel Haygarth1 May 2026 10:51
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Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 10:20
End of whisky tariffs ‘most welcome announcement’
Charandeep Singh, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, described the ending of tariffs as a “most welcome announcement which will deliver major benefits both sides of the Atlantic”.
He stated: “We know from extensive discussions during our own recent trade visit to the USA that an enormous amount of work has been going on behind the scenes to bring about this change – and credit is very much due to the whisky industry and both Scottish and UK governments for their determined efforts.
“The USA is the most important export market for Scotch, worth close to £1 billion, and it’s a wonderful way to round off this week’s state visit with His Majesty the King sealing a great deal for the sector.
“We should raise a glass following President Trump’s announcement – and look forward to further strengthening the special business relationships between our economies.”
Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 10:03
Whisky bosses in Scotland hail decision to remove tariffs
The Scotch whisky industry has been concerned about tariffs (David Cheskin/PA) (PA Wire)
Scotch whisky bosses are hoping a deal to remove tariffs on sales to the US will be brought in as soon as possible, hailing it as a “significant boost” to the sector.
Tariffs of 10 per cent in the United States had been costing the industry in Scotland “about £4 million a week in lost export”, Graeme Littlejohn, of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), said – adding that this amounted to “£150 million in total over the last 12 months since the tariff has been in place”.
But with Donald Trump having announced that tariffs will be removed following the King’s state visit, he welcomed the “fantastic news for the industry”.
Mr Littlejohn, SWA director of strategy and communications, told BBC Radio Scotland’s Breakfast programme that the move was a “demonstration of the soft power of the monarch and what he can bring to the United Kingdom”.
Speaking about Charles, he added: “He is clearly passionate about the industry, he has visited many distilleries before.”
However he said that “months and months of work” had taken place involving negotiators to get to this point.
Mr Littlejohn stated: “The King was the royal sparkle at the end of a lot of work to get a deal over the line here, this doesn’t happen overnight.”
He added: “The fact that these tariffs are now going to be removed… is a real boost for the industry, and distillers will breath a little easier during a time of significant pressure on the industry.”
The SWA director continued: “The impact of these tariffs has been significant, the US is the industry’s largest global market, around 20% of global exports of Scotch whisky goes to the United States, around £1 billion a year.
“So any tariff into a market of that size is going to have a significant impact.
“This tariff has definitely cost jobs, it has definitely paused investment in the industry and it has definitely been a significant period of strain on the industry.”
Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 09:47
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In pictures: The King’s Thursday visit to Shenandoah National Park
Interpretation park ranger Karl Rand, left, shows King Charles III, right, the topography of Shenandoah National Park inside Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre (Getty)
King Charles III visits Shenandoah National Park (Getty)
Park service interpretation park ranger Karl Rand (L) greets King Charles III in Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre at Shenandoah National Park (Getty)
Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 08:20
Trump to remove tariffs on whisky after King’s visit
President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on Scottish whisky after the King and Queen’s visit to the US.
Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla’s intervention that prompted the decision to lift the tariffs on Scottish whisky, announced soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit.
Mark Kent, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, said “distillers can breathe a little easier” following the move.
The development will vindicate Downing Street’s decision to send the King on a trip, viewed by some as highly risky, to repair the UK-US special relationship.
Mr Trump said in a social media post 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”.
In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “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.”
Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 07:49
Charles arrives in Bermuda after US tour
King Charles III has arrived in Bermuda following the end of his four-day US state visit, making his first trip to the British overseas territory as the monarch.
He made a low-key arrival in the capital, Hamilton, with a formal ceremonial welcome expected on Friday. Queen Camilla is not accompanying him on this leg of the tour.
King Charles arrives in Bermuda for a three-day royal trip
Shahana Yasmin1 May 2026 05:50