US EditionBuckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead
The palace said emergency security talks led to operational changes after the Washington shooting, and the four-day trip will still mark major U.S. anniversaries.
- Buckingham Palace confirmed the State Visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the United States will proceed as planned, following government advice and discussions across the Atlantic.
- An attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents Association dinner at the Washington Hilton forced evacuation of President Donald Trump and senior administration members by the Secret Service.
- Emergency security meetings resulted in operational adjustments to the programme, and the royals expressed gratitude to those who ensured the visit remains scheduled.
- Before the official confirmation, President Trump publicly affirmed the royals would arrive, stating, "First of all, King Charles is coming," during a phone call with a broadcaster.
- The State Visit marks the 250th anniversary of American independence and commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks that brought down the Twin Towers.
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King Charles’ US visit to go ahead as planned: Buckingham Palace
King Charles III’s upcoming trip to the U.S. is going ahead as planned after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, according to Buckingham Palace. “Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will…
King Charles’ planned US trip not changed after Washington shooting incident, Buckingham Palace says
The visit had briefly come under scrutiny following the shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, which forced Secret Service agents to rush Trump from the venue.
"Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the day, we can confirm that Their Majesties' State Visit will proceed as planned," a spokesperson said.
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