Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s scheduled state visit to the United States will proceed as planned despite the recent shooting incident in Washington.
The four-day visit is expected to begin on Monday following consultations between British and American officials over security arrangements after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
In a statement, the palace said the decision was made following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic and based on government advice. It added that the King and Queen were looking forward to the visit commencing as scheduled.
Officials, however, indicated that some modest operational adjustments could be made to a small number of engagements during the trip, while the broader programme remains unchanged.
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During the visit, King Charles is expected to become the first British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 to address the United States Congress. The royal couple are also scheduled to meet President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and attend a state dinner.
The itinerary includes stops in Washington, New York and Virginia as part of events marking the historic relationship between Britain and the United States during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
The palace said the King had been kept fully informed of developments surrounding the shooting and was relieved that the president, first lady and guests were unharmed.
The visit is seen as an important diplomatic moment aimed at reinforcing the long-standing alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States amid growing international tensions.
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