King Charles has voiced relief after gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to rush from the stage. The incident occurred Saturday evening, just before the monarch’s scheduled state visit to the United States from April 27 to 30, 2026.
Buckingham Palace Statement
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson released the following update on Sunday: “His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear that the President, First Lady and all guests have been unharmed.”
The spokesperson added: “As you would expect, 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.”
Private Outreach
King Charles and Queen Camilla have privately contacted President Trump and First Lady Melania to extend sympathies to those impacted and express thanks to security teams for preventing further harm.
