King Charles US visit planning could be impacted by WHCA shooting: palace
WHCA dinner shooter was likely targeting Trump, top officials: AG
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche joined Fox News Sunday to give the latest on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Trump was in attendance.
Security is on high alert after a gunman opened fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told various news outlets Sunday that talks were in place to determine if the shooting would impact King Charles’ visit to the U.S. this week.
Is King Charles still coming to the US?
FILE - Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla walk to a reception as part of a design recommendation viewing for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial, during a visit to the British Museum in central London on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Toby Melville / P
What they're saying:
Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich asked President Trump Sunday morning if the shooting would have any affect on any of the plans involving King Charles and his visit to various U.S. states this week.
"That’s a big question to ask," Trump said.
"First of all, King Charles is coming, and he's a great guy. And, we look forward to it. He's really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative. And he's brave. You know, he's fought something that's very tough to fight. He's got a problem with, as you know, that very well documented, problem with his health. And he's been amazing, actually. He's very brave, actually. And he's a friend of mine for a long time. So he's coming, and we're going to have a great time. And, he represents his nation like nobody else can do it," Trump said.
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Meanwhile :
Buckingham Palace said discussions were taking place Sunday with U.S. authorities to determine if security would affect planning for the king’s upcoming visit, Reuters reported.
Reuters said that a palace spokesperson said Charles was being kept fully informed of developments and was relieved that Trump, his wife and all guests had been unharmed.
"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," the BBC reported the palace said.
King Charles US itinerary
King Charles III will visit the U.S. next week
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to visit the U.S. next week, meeting with President Donald Trump. The king is also set to deliver remarks to Congress on Tuesday. Richard Fitzwilliams is a royal commentator spoke to LiveNOW's Josh Breslow about the significance of the trip.
Timeline:
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are due to arrive in the United States on Monday to begin a four-day trip that will take the royal couple to Washington, D.C., New York and Virginia.
Monday, April 27: Washington, D.C., marking the relationship between the U.S. and the UK as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
Tuesday, April 28: King Charles is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress, followed by a state dinner at the White House.
Wednesday, April 29: The royal couple will meet with families of 9/11 victims in New York City.
Thursday, April 30: The trip concludes with visits to a national park in Virginia and other 250 celebratory events.
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King Charles health
The backstory:
As Trump mentioned in his interview with FOX News, Charles, 77, announced in February 2024 that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and, in a break from centuries of secrecy about royal health, he has since spoken about the illness, using his story to promote cancer awareness and treatment.
But the king has never revealed what type of cancer he has or the kind of treatment he is receiving. The palace said this was an intentional decision designed to ensure his message reaches the widest possible audience.
Last December, Charles said his treatment was being reduced.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from a statement from Buckingham Palace, as reported by Reuters and the BBC, and from remarks given by President Trump to FNC on "The Sunday Briefing." Background information was taken from previous FOX Television Station reporting and The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.