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King Charles to Attend 9/11 Event With New York Mayor Mamdani
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will join King Charles III next week in a wreath‑laying ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial. The visit is part of the King’s state visit to the US from April 27–30, including a joint Congressional address—the first by a British monarch since 1991.
King Charles to Attend 9/11 Memorial Ceremony With Mayor Mamdani in New York
Overview of King Charles' Upcoming State Visit and Memorial Ceremony
By Jasper Ward
9/11 Memorial Ceremony Details
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will participate in a 9/11 memorial wreath-laying ceremony with Britain's King Charles when he visits next week, his office said on Friday.
Significance of the Memorial
The memorial marks the site of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the Twin Towers, the deadliest attack on the United States. Some 67 Britons were among at least 2,606 people who died after militant Islamists of al Qaeda crashed hijacked jetliners into the World Trade Center buildings.
Details on the Ceremony and Attendees
The mayor's press secretary Joe Calvello said King Charles and Mamdani will not meet privately.
King Charles' Itinerary in the United States
The British monarch is slated to make stops in Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia during his April 27 to April 30 state visit.
Address to U.S. Congress
During the trip, King Charles will deliver a joint address before the U.S. Congress, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II spoke in 1991.
Meetings with U.S. Officials
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet privately with King Charles, and host a state banquet for the king and his wife, Queen Camilla.
Diplomatic Context and Reactions
The trip comes amid strained U.S. relations with the United Kingdom. Trump told the BBC on Thursday that he believes King Charles could help repair Washington's relationship with London.
Statements from President Trump
"I know him well, I've known him for years. He's a brave man, and he's a great man. They would absolutely be a positive," Trump said.
(Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington; Editing by Michelle Nichols and Lisa Shumaker)
Key Takeaways
- •King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a formal state visit to the US from April 27 to 30, 2026—the first British monarch’s state visit in nearly two decades, aimed at reinforcing US–UK ties during America’s 250th independence anniversary (en.wikipedia.org).
- •During the visit, the King will address a joint session of the US Congress on April 28—the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991 (investing.com).
- •In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani will participate in a wreath‑laying ceremony alongside King Charles at the September 11 Memorial—adding a symbolic gesture of shared remembrance and solidarity (en.wikipedia.org).
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani
1Will King Charles visit the 9/11 memorial during his U.S. trip?
Yes, King Charles will participate in a 9/11 memorial wreath-laying ceremony with New York Mayor Mamdani.
2Is King Charles scheduled to meet privately with Mayor Mamdani?
No, King Charles and Mayor Mamdani will not meet privately according to the mayor's office.
3What other events are planned for King Charles during his state visit?
King Charles will address the U.S. Congress and attend a state banquet hosted by President Donald Trump.
4Which cities will King Charles visit on this trip?
King Charles will visit Washington, D.C., New York, and Virginia during his U.S. state visit.
5How significant is this U.S. visit by King Charles?
The visit is notable as he will be the first British monarch since 1991 to address the U.S. Congress amid strained US-UK relations.