President Donald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday.
Following a gunman’s entry into a Trump event in Washington, DC, on Saturday, the White House and Buckingham Palace held additional security meetings.
When asked about the security implications of the royal visit, the US president told CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that the White House grounds, where King Charles will visit, are “really safe.”
Buckingham Palace said that the King’s and Queen’s schedules will proceed largely as planned, with the UK government expecting that it will help to reduce diplomatic tension.
Sir Christian Turner, the UK ambassador to the United States, stated that the visit will aim to “renew and revitalize a unique friendship” between the two countries.
He claimed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had spoken with Trump on Sunday, and the trip will go mostly as planned.
The King and Queen secretly contacted the Trumps to express their condolences following the attack, which left a Secret Service agent mildly hurt and the president and his wife hurried to safety.
The four-day state visit will begin in Washington, DC, with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeting the King and Queen at the White House.
The president said on Sunday: “I think it’s great; he’ll be very safe… the White House grounds are really safe. This area of not very many acres is really safe.
“And he’ll be staying here; I believe he’s going to a couple of other locations because he’s here for a few days.
“He’s a great guy. They called him, and they are so looking forward to being here. We spoke this morning.”
