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King Charles' US State Visit Proceeding After Dinner Shooting

4/27/2026

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Buckingham Palace announced the state visit will proceed despite the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States April 27-30, with security coordinated by Chief Secretary Darren Jones and U.S. officials.
President Donald Trump told reporters that King Charles is still expected to visit.
Historian Jonathan Dimbleby warned that the timing may be unsuitable because of uncertainty surrounding the president.

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Buckingham Palace announced the state visit will proceed despite the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the United States April 27-30, with security coordinated by Chief Secretary Darren Jones and U.S. officials.
President Donald Trump told reporters that King Charles is still expected to visit.
Historian Jonathan Dimbleby warned that the timing may be unsuitable because of uncertainty surrounding the president.