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King Charles’ upcoming trip to the United States faces uncertainty after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner cast doubt on the visit’s schedule.
The 77-year-old monarch, accompanied by Queen Camilla, was set to embark on a four-day visit to Washington, D.C., beginning Monday, May 27, 2026. However, the recent events at the prestigious dinner on Saturday night have put their plans into question.
King Charles is supposed to travel to the US
A spokesperson for the King shared with People magazine, “His Majesty is staying fully updated on the situation and is immensely relieved to learn that the President, First Lady, and all attendees were unharmed.”
“Numerous discussions are scheduled throughout the day with our U.S. counterparts and respective teams to assess how Saturday night’s events may influence the operational planning for the visit,” the spokesperson added.
“A number of discussions will be taking place throughout the day to discuss with U.S. 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 King and Queen’s trip to the US was announced earlier this month.
A statement posted on Instagram read: “On advice of His Majesty’s Government, and at the invitation of The President of the United States, The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States of America. Their Majesties’ programme will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the UK and the US, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.”
Despite the shooting, US President Donald Trump is confident that the King and Queen will still travel to the US.
Speaking to Fox, Trump – who was in attendance at the Correspondents’ Dinner – said: “He’s coming, and we’re going to have a great time.
“He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.”
Trump, 79, has been highly critical of the UK government and other allies over their response to the ongoing war with Iran.
And the billionaire businessman – who survived an assassination attempt in July 2024 – previously suggested that the monarch’s visit could help to rebuild relations between the US and the UK.
He told the BBC: “I know [the King] well, I’ve known him for years. He’s a brave man, and he’s a great man.”
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