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Palace Consults US Over Dinner Shooting, King’s Visit Safe

4/26/2026

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Buckingham Palace will meet United States officials to assess whether the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting could affect King Charles III’s visit.
A gunman opened fire at the dinner, prompting President Donald Trump’s evacuation and the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect, with no injuries.
Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche said the attack likely targeted the president and officials and assured King Charles will be safe during his visit.

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Buckingham Palace will meet United States officials to assess whether the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting could affect King Charles III’s visit.
A gunman opened fire at the dinner, prompting President Donald Trump’s evacuation and the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect, with no injuries.
Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche said the attack likely targeted the president and officials and assured King Charles will be safe during his visit.