A gunman attempted to storm a White House correspondents' dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, where President Donald Trump and other administration members were present. Guests hid under tables as gunshots were heard, and the Secret Service evacuated the president and his staff. Following the incident, Buckingham Palace announced that security for King Charles is being reviewed ahead of his upcoming state visit to the US.
Despite the shooting, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles's state visit will proceed as planned on Monday after discussions with US officials. UK and US authorities, including security teams and the US Secret Service, are working closely together to coordinate safety measures. Darren Jones noted that further discussions between the two nations are taking place in the wake of the attack.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to arrive in the US on April 27 for a four-day state visit. This historic trip marks the King's first visit to the US as monarch and coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.