King Charles III will proceed with his scheduled state visit to the United States this Monday, according to Buckingham Palace, despite security concerns following a shooting near a White House-related event attended by Donald Trump.
The King and Queen Camilla are due to arrive on April 28 for a four-day diplomatic visit aimed at reinforcing ties between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Concerns emerged after a gunman opened fire near the White House during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, prompting security agents to evacuate President Trump.
Trump later said he had full confidence in the safety of the royal visit, while Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said security measures surrounding the King’s itinerary remain strong.
Buckingham Palace said the visit will continue as planned, though minor operational changes may be made to some engagements. The King has reportedly been kept fully informed and expressed relief that no one was harmed in the incident.
The visit is expected to include a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Darren Jones said British and U.S. security services remain in close coordination throughout the visit.
