King Charles addressed his upcoming state visit to the United States, scheduled for April 27 to 30, 2026, following gunshots that disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly rushed off stage amid the chaos.
Buckingham Palace Response
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated on Sunday: “His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear that the President, First Lady and all guests have been unharmed.”
The spokesperson added: “As you would expect, a number of discussions will be taking place throughout the day to discuss with US colleagues and our respective teams to what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the Visit.”
Private Outreach
King Charles and Queen Camilla have contacted President Trump and the First Lady privately. They expressed sympathies to those affected by the incident and gratitude to security services for preventing additional injuries.
