In a humorous blunder ahead of King Charles III's state visit to the United States, officials in Washington, D.C. mistakenly displayed 15 Australian flags instead of the British Union Jack near the White House. This mix-up occurred while hundreds of flags were being installed to welcome the monarch, who is set to arrive for a four-day visit marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Australian flags were quickly removed after officials were alerted to the error. The incident sparked mockery on social media, with users humorously attributing the mistake to past US education policies. Despite the gaffe, some defended the display, pointing out that King Charles is also the head of state for Australia. During his visit, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss various topics, including international relations, and will be honored at a White House banquet.