British officials confirmed Sunday they are maintaining close coordination with American security agencies as King Charles prepares for his upcoming visit to the United States, following a violent incident at Saturday’s White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
The shooting occurred when an individual fired at security personnel near the event, prompting Secret Service agents to quickly evacuate President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump from the dinner.
During an interview on Sky News, Darren Jones, who serves as chief secretary to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasized that both the British government and Buckingham Palace consider the monarch’s safety “very seriously.” He noted that extensive security discussions are already taking place and will continue in the days ahead.
“In respect of His Majesty’s visit to the United States next week … our security services obviously remain in close cooperation in advance of that,” Jones stated.
The royal couple, King Charles and Queen Camilla, are scheduled to begin their four-day American visit on Monday. Their itinerary includes a private meeting with President Trump and an appearance before Congress, commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s declaration of independence from Britain.
