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Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
Following a weekend security incident in Washington, DC, President Trump reassured that King Charles III will be very safe during the four-day state visit to the United States. The programme will begin in Washington, with further events in New York and Virginia, including the King’s address to Congress and a White House state dinner. The visit aims to reinforce UK-US ties amid some political criticism.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows how security concerns intersect with high-level diplomacy and symbolic acts of alliance, illustrating how the US-UK relationship is managed publicly during a tense period.
Timeline
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US president to deliver remarks at White House state dinner
April 28, 2026
The US president will deliver remarks at a White House state dinner in honor of the King and Queen.
King to address US Congress; diplomatic centerpiece of the visit
April 28, 2026
The King's speech to the US Congress is the diplomatic centerpiece of the visit, in which he will balance the UK government's positions with maintaining friendly relations with President Trump.
Royal visit schedule includes Washington, New York and Virginia
April 27, 2026
Buckingham Palace said the royal programme would go ahead largely as planned, with ceremonial events in Washington and New York, including a 9/11 Memorial ceremony in New York as part of the trip.
State visit to begin; King and Queen to be greeted at the White House
April 27, 2026
The four-day state visit will begin in Washington, DC, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla to be greeted at the White House by President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump.
Trump discusses security on 60 Minutes; White House grounds described as safe
April 26, 2026
In an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump said the grounds of the White House are 'really safe' and that King Charles would be very safe during the state visit.
Gunman attack at event attended by Trump; Secret Service agent injured; Trump and Melania evacuated
April 25, 2026
A gunman gained access to an event attended by Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Saturday. During the attack, a Secret Service agent was lightly injured and the president and his wife were rushed to safety. The incident prompted further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace.