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UK In Touch With US Ahead Of King Charles' Visit Amid Trump Security Breach
A shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner led to Trump and Melania being escorted to safety. UK officials said security cooperation with US authorities would remain close ahead of King Charles' four-day US visit, which begins with their arrival on Monday and includes a meeting with Trump and an address to Congress.
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The story highlights continued security coordination between the UK and US around a high-profile royal visit following a security incident in Washington.
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Visit details: four-day trip to include meeting with Trump and address to Congress
April 26, 2026
The four-day visit is described as including a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress, with security arrangements being coordinated in advance with US authorities.
King Charles and Camilla due to arrive in the United States on Monday
April 26, 2026
King Charles and Camilla are due to arrive in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip that includes a private meeting with Trump and an address to Congress, marking 250 years since the U.S. declaration of independence.
UK says security cooperation with US remains close ahead of royal visit
April 26, 2026
Darren Jones, chief secretary to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, told Sky News that the British government and Buckingham Palace take the security of King Charles very seriously, with extensive discussions with US security services already underway and to continue in the coming days.
Trump and Melania rushed from White House dinner after shooting
April 25, 2026
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington by Secret Service agents after a man opened fire on security personnel nearby.