Palace holding talks over plans for King's US visit after DC shooting
The King is "being kept fully informed of developments" after the shooting, Buckingham Palace says.
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Notable Quotes
"The King was 'greatly relieved' to hear the US president, Melania Trump and other guests had been unharmed."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"I am 'very confident' the King and Queen will be safe during the four-day visit."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"It is 'vital' the King was properly protected."
— Chris Philp , Politician
"I offer my 'best wishes' to Trump and Melania following the 'shocking scenes' that unfolded on Saturday night."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"'Justice will be served’"
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"I was confident Charles would be safe during this week's visit to the U.S."
— Todd Blanche , Politician
"Our security services obviously remain in close cooperation in advance of that."
— Darren Jones , Politician
Key People
Conservative MP supporting the removal of Andrew from the royal line of succession.
A senior Cabinet minister who ruled himself out of the leadership race.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump.
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The King is "being kept fully informed of developments" after the shooting, Buckingham Palace says.
Despite a shooting at a dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles's state visit to the US will proceed as scheduled.
King Charles's state visit to the United States will go ahead as scheduled on Monday, despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
A security review is underway ahead of King Charles's state visit to the USA, following a shooting incident at a Washington media dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the United States will proceed as planned, despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
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