US EditionKing Charles’s security for US visit this week reviewed after Washington shooting
Officials say security for King Charles III’s state visit is under active review after the Washington shooting left one officer injured.
- Security arrangements for King Charles III's state visit to the United States next week are under active review following an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
- On Saturday night, President Donald Trump was rushed to safety after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in the Washington Hilton hotel, with authorities identifying the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen.
- Deputy Director Matthew Quinn praised the Secret Service's 'layered security posture' for stopping the shooter at first contact, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as an attack on democratic institutions.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that additional federal charges will be filed against Allen, whose home in Torrance, California, is being searched by the FBI and local police.
- Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the state visit begins later this month, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla expected to participate in celebrations across the United States, including a block party.
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His majesty was informed on time of developments and is relieved to know that the president, the First Lady and all guests were unharmed. Charles III contacted Donald Trump and his wife Melania personally and privately, to express his solidarity with what happened on Saturday evening at the dinner of the White House with correspondents of international newspapers. The gala, which was being held at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, was abruptly int…
King Charles' U.S. visit under review after Washington shooting
Buckingham Palace said discussions would take place with U.S. authorities on Sunday to determine whether a shooting at a dinner attended by President Donald Trump would affect planning for King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. this week. Trump was rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday after a man opened fire on security personnel nearby, and authorities think the shooting likely targeted him …
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