King’s US visit to proceed after correspondents’ dinner shooting

WorldPolitics
27 Apr 2026 • 5:07 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The King’s U.S. state visit will go ahead as planned after what the White House has called the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
  • In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.
  • Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Trump confirmed that King Charles's visit to Washington, D.C. is still planned, despite the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident.
  • In the interview, Trump also praised King Charles as a “great guy” and “fantastic person,” noting his bravery in dealing with health issues.
  • The Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated earlier that King Charles is being kept informed and is relieved that Trump and the first lady were unharmed.

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