Buckingham Palace responds to shooting at Donald Trump dinner

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In light of the security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on the night of April 25, 2026, Buckingham Palace has released a formal statement detailing the King’s reaction and the status of his upcoming state visit.

A Message of Relief and Solidarity

Following the shooting at the Washington Hilton, where President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials were evacuated, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III was kept "fully informed of developments" as the situation unfolded.

The Palace stated that the King is "greatly relieved" to hear that the President, the First Lady, and all guests in attendance remained unharmed.   It is understood that the King and Queen Camilla have also reached out privately to the Trumps to express their personal sympathies to those affected and their profound gratitude to the security services whose quick actions prevented further injury.

Security Review and Visit Status

The incident occurred just 48 hours before the King and Queen were scheduled to land in the United States for their four-day state tour.   This led to intensive, high-level discussions throughout Sunday, April 26, between royal security teams and their American counterparts.

  • The Decision to Proceed: Following a comprehensive review and acting on the advice of the British Government, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the State Visit will proceed as planned.

  • Operational Planning: A Palace spokesperson noted that while the visit is going ahead, teams on both sides of the Atlantic have spent the last 24 hours discussing how the events of Saturday evening might impact "operational planning" and security protocols for the upcoming engagements.

  • A Grateful Response: The King and Queen expressed their gratitude to the teams who have "worked at pace" to ensure the visit could remain on schedule despite the security concerns.


A Historic Itinerary Maintained

The 2026 visit remains a landmark diplomatic event, set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.   The King's arrival on April 27 marks the beginning of a tour that includes:

  • The Congressional Address: King Charles will be the first British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress since 1991.

  • White House Engagements: The schedule still includes tea with the President and a lavish state dinner, which will now take place under heightened security measures.

Despite the "chaotic scenes" described by witnesses at the media gala, the joint decision by the Palace and the White House to continue with the tour is being seen as a powerful symbol of resilience and the enduring strength of the "special relationship" between the two nations.

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