King Charles ‘greatly relieved’ Trumps unharmed after Washington shooting
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TLDR
- King Charles III expressed great relief that President Trump and other guests were unharmed after a shooting at a Washington media gala.
- The incident occurred less than 48 hours before Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US, prompting security discussions.
- The King and Queen privately reached out to the Trumps to express sympathy and gratitude to security services.
Buckingham Palace announced that His Majesty King Charles III was "greatly relieved" that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other attendees were unharmed following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The King has been kept fully informed of the developments.
greatly relieved
This unfortunate event took place just days before the King and Queen Camilla are scheduled to commence a four-day state visit to the United States. Security arrangements for the visit are under discussion between British and American officials, with a focus on ensuring the safety of the royal couple in light of the recent incident.
kept fully informed of developments
It is understood that the King and Queen privately conveyed their sympathies to the Trumps and expressed their gratitude to the security services whose swift actions prevented further harm. The shooting, which left one law enforcement officer injured, adds a layer of concern to the upcoming state visit, which aims to celebrate the historic relationship between the UK and the US.
working closely to ensure the security arrangements are put appropriately in place
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