King Charles and Queen Camilla to proceed with US state visit after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will proceed with their planned state visit to the United States despite a recent shooting incident at a Washington media gala.

The incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where shots were fired, prompting the evacuation of former President Donald Trump and other senior politicians.

The palace stated that the King and Queen are "most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case" and are looking forward to the visit beginning as scheduled.

Security teams from both the UK and the US have reviewed and adjusted arrangements to ensure the safety of the royal party.

No injuries were reported among the guests at the event, and the King personally reached out to President Trump to express sympathy for those affected and gratitude to the security services who prevented further harm.

The visit will include a private tea meeting between King Charles and Donald Trump, a state banquet, and an address to the US Congress.

This visit marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and is considered King Charles' most high-profile trip to date.

It comes at a time when UK-US relations have experienced some strain, making the visit diplomatically significant.

Most engagements planned for the four-day visit will proceed with some operational adjustments to enhance security.

However, the King will not meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein due to concerns about ongoing legal proceedings in the UK.

The palace spokesperson emphasized that the decision to continue with the visit followed discussions on both sides of the Atlantic and advice from government officials.

The King and Queen's arrival in Washington is scheduled for Monday, with subsequent travel to New York planned.

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