The monarch was greeted on the airport tarmac in Hamilton, the capital of the British island territory, by Premier David Burt and other dignitaries.

The island stop — the first visit by Charles to a British Overseas Territory as sovereign — comes after a day packed with small-town American experiences for the king and Queen Camilla, who will not join for the Bermuda leg of the trip.

By all accounts, the four-day US visit was a success, with President Donald Trump serving as solicitous host-in-chief who honoured King Charles and Queen Camilla with a lavish white-tie banquet at the White House.

“He’s a great king — the greatest king, in my book,” Trump told reporters as the royal arrived at the White House early Thursday to say farewell.

Following handshakes and a bit of chat, Trump added as the couple drove off: “Great people. We need more people like that in our country.”

Several hours later, Trump announced he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky “in honour” of Charles and Camilla.

“The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

In Bermuda, the king is due to receive a pomp-filled ceremonial welcome on Friday followed by engagements with local conservation leaders, artists and athletes.