When will King Charles and Trump meet today? Full schedule for US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking the King's first such visit as monarch and commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The trip includes a historic address to Congress, where Charles emphasized the enduring 'special relationship' between the UK and US despite differences. The visit proceeds as planned despite a recent security incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner that involved Donald Trump.
- ▪King Charles III and Camilla arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to begin their four-day US state visit.
- ▪Charles delivered a speech to Congress, becoming the second British monarch to do so, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
- ▪The visit aims to strengthen UK-US relations amid past tensions, including criticism from Donald Trump toward British leadership.
- ▪The trip coincides with commemorations of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
- ▪Buckingham Palace confirmed the visit would continue as scheduled despite a shooting incident near the White House correspondents’ dinner.
- ▪Donald Trump was rushed to safety during the dinner, where one law enforcement officer was injured before the suspect was detained.
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