King’s security under review after press dinner shooting

WorldPolitics
26 Apr 2026 • 5:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The King's security is being reviewed ahead of his state visit to the United States next week.
  • This review follows a gun attack at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump on Saturday night, which saw the US President swiftly evacuated by Secret Service agents.
  • Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, confirmed that the government and Palace are working closely on security arrangements and that the prime minister sent a message of solidarity to Mr Trump.
  • The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was allegedly carrying a shotgun and a handgun and faces charges including assaulting an officer.
  • The state visit will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and includes meetings between the King and Camilla, and the US President and First Lady.

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