Monday, April 27, 2026-The King Charles III will proceed with his planned state visit to the United States after Buckingham Palace confirmed that the trip remains on schedule despite heightened security concerns following a recent shooting incident in Washington.
Officials say the decision was made after consultations between UK and US authorities, who jointly assessed the risks and confirmed the visit can continue safely.
The visit set to take place from April 27 to 30 will see the King and Queen Camilla hosted in Washington, D.C., with engagements including a state dinner and meetings at the White House.
The trip is being closely coordinated with US security agencies after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting prompted a temporary review of all high-level protective arrangements.
Despite the tense backdrop, Buckingham Palace stressed that the programme reflects the importance of UK–US relations and will proceed as a key diplomatic moment. The King is expected to maintain a full schedule, underscoring continuity and stability even as security planning remains under heightened scrutiny.
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