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Buckingham Palace says King Charles' trip to the US to go ahead

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Posted on April 26, 2026

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LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Buckingham Palace said on Sunday that the four-day trip to the United States by King Charles and Queen Camilla would go ahead as planned following a shooting at a dinner

Buckingham Palace: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US Visit Will Proceed as Planned

Official Statement on the US Visit Amid Recent Events

Confirmation of the State Visit

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Buckingham Palace said on Sunday that the four-day trip to the United States by King Charles and Queen Camilla would go ahead as planned following a shooting at a dinner attended by President Donald Trump.

Palace Spokesperson's Remarks

"Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of government, we can confirm the state visit by their majesties will proceed as planned," a palace spokesperson said.

Gratitude and Anticipation for the Visit

"The king and queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the visit getting underway tomorrow."

(Reporting by Michael HoldenEditing by Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. state visit, set for April 27–30, 2026, will go ahead as planned after a shooting at the Washington Correspondents’ Dinner prompted security reviews (thestar.com.my)
  • Discussions occurred over the weekend between Buckingham Palace, British government officials, and U.S. security services to assess whether the incident should affect operational planning; ultimately, the Palace announced the visit remains confirmed (news.sky.com)
  • The context includes a shooting incident on April 25, 2026, at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner—attended by President Trump and senior officials—where a gunman fired shots near the ballroom entrance before being apprehended; one officer was hit in a bullet‑resistant vest and no other casualties were reported (apnews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will King Charles and Queen Camilla's trip to the US go ahead?
Yes, Buckingham Palace confirmed the state visit to the United States will proceed as planned.
Why was there uncertainty about the royal visit to the US?
Uncertainty arose after a shooting at a dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
Who confirmed the continuation of the royal visit?
A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace made the statement following discussions with government officials.
When will King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US state visit start?
The visit is scheduled to get underway tomorrow, according to the Palace.

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