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Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall begin US visit Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit US memorials
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The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in Washington DC at the start of a three-day visit, during which they will meet President Barack Obama at the White House. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have visited monuments to President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr as part of their trip to the United States.
The royal couple visited monuments to President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr on Wednesday.
They were joined by figures from the American civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.They were joined by figures from the American civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.
President Obama will meet the duke and duchess in the Oval Office. The royal couple arrived in Washington DC at the start of a three-day visit to the country on Tuesday night.
They will meet President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday.
Mr Obama will hold informal talks with the royal couple in the Oval Office.
British ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott said the trip would "showcase the best of the transatlantic relationship".British ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott said the trip would "showcase the best of the transatlantic relationship".
The couple were given a guided tour of the huge Lincoln Memorial sculpture completed in 1922.The couple were given a guided tour of the huge Lincoln Memorial sculpture completed in 1922.
As they walked down its steps they paused at the spot where Dr King gave his famous "I have a dream" speech in 1963.As they walked down its steps they paused at the spot where Dr King gave his famous "I have a dream" speech in 1963.
The visit will see the royal couple mark several important milestones. At Dr King's nearby memorial, they met Jesse Jackson and Congressman Lewis, who helped organise the famous Selma march - dramatised in the movie Selma.
Historic milestones
The visit will see the pair join in commemorating several important milestones.
These include the 150th anniversaries of the end of the American Civil War and the death of President Abraham Lincoln, and the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.These include the 150th anniversaries of the end of the American Civil War and the death of President Abraham Lincoln, and the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.
Prince Charles will visit the National Archives later, where he will view the United States' Charters of Freedom and the 1297 version of Magna Carta. Prince Charles also visited the National Archives, where he viewed the United States' Charters of Freedom and the 1297 version of Magna Carta.
He will also give a speech to representatives of major companies, leading environmental organisations and governments, who are gathering to examine the issue of plastic waste in seas and oceans. He also gave a speech to representatives of major companies, leading environmental organisations and governments, who are gathering to examine the issue of plastic waste in seas and oceans.
Meanwhile, the duchess will visit the city's Shakespeare Theatre Company, where she will be taken on a tour. The duchess visited the city's Shakespeare Theatre Company.
AnalysisAnalysis
Nicholas Witchell, BBC royal correspondentNicholas Witchell, BBC royal correspondent
This is the 20th official visit the Prince of Wales has made to the United States.This is the 20th official visit the Prince of Wales has made to the United States.
The pace at which he is taking on a greater share of his mother's work is still gradual - a visit such as this is one of the more tangible signs of the sharper identity he has now as Britain's king-in-waiting.The pace at which he is taking on a greater share of his mother's work is still gradual - a visit such as this is one of the more tangible signs of the sharper identity he has now as Britain's king-in-waiting.
So he and his wife have visited some of the emblematic sights of Washington, the memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King.So he and his wife have visited some of the emblematic sights of Washington, the memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King.
The prince will visit the National Archives to view a copy of Magna Carta and of course they will pay a call on President Obama at the White House. The prince visited the National Archives to view a copy of Magna Carta and of course they will pay a call on President Obama at the White House.
But there is no sign that the prince's greater proximity to the throne has muted his desire to make speeches.But there is no sign that the prince's greater proximity to the throne has muted his desire to make speeches.
So later he will attend and speak at a symposium on marine pollution and on Friday, in Louisville, he will make what officials say will be a major speech on health and the environment. He attended and spoke at a symposium on marine pollution and on Friday, in Louisville, he will make what officials say will be a major speech on health and the environment.
Speaking before their arrival, Sir Peter said he would be pleased to welcome the royal couple back to America, starting at a reception hosted by him. Speaking before their arrival, Sir Peter said he would be pleased to welcome the royal couple back to America.
He added: "Their trip to Washington and Kentucky will showcase the best of the transatlantic relationship - promoting democratic values, combating climate change, preserving the natural environment, creating opportunities for the next generation - and provide yet another reminder of the essential role the Royal Family play in keeping that relationship special."He added: "Their trip to Washington and Kentucky will showcase the best of the transatlantic relationship - promoting democratic values, combating climate change, preserving the natural environment, creating opportunities for the next generation - and provide yet another reminder of the essential role the Royal Family play in keeping that relationship special."
Also during the trip, the prince and duchess will be given a tour of Mount Vernon - home of America's first President, George Washington. The prince and duchess were also given a tour of Mount Vernon - home of America's first President, George Washington on Wednesday.
Prince Charles will receive an award for exceptional leadership in conservation from the International Conservation Caucus Foundation. Prince Charles is later in the trip set to receive an award for exceptional leadership in conservation from the International Conservation Caucus Foundation.
The royal couple will also visit the home city of boxer Muhammad Ali, who was born in Louisville, Kentucky.The royal couple will also visit the home city of boxer Muhammad Ali, who was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
They will tour the city, which has a cultural centre dedicated to the life and achievements of the former three-time heavyweight boxing champion.They will tour the city, which has a cultural centre dedicated to the life and achievements of the former three-time heavyweight boxing champion.